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78 South 1 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02404-0016Map

Owner of record: 78 South First St HDFC

78 South 1 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 29 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 78 South First St HDFC. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 2 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 34

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall

    Aug 1, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to rear yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand on the door to east court at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 19, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 17, 2024 · Apt 19

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 6 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ; missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 6 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16241963 issued 18-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket seal at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of missing fire retardant material ceiling (approx. 80 sq. ft.), south wall (approx. 60 sq. ft.), east wall (approx. 60 sq. ft.), west wall (approx. 60 sq. ft.), north wall ( approx. 60 sq ft) in the 3rd room from north located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub-floor (approx. 80 sq. ft.) in the 3rd room from north located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx cables at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Sep 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ; missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 18, 4th story

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose and defective metal balustrade at metal stairs 1st from north at east , west inner court

    Feb 26, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes (metal cover installed on lower part of dropladder) ,building front at fire escape

    Feb 26, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock set on door at the front entrance to building , 1st story

    Feb 26, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose door knob and locking assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2017 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 25, 2012 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 7ANDMO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Feb 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 17, 2012 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2004 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 3, 2003 · Apt 17

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1911
Floors
5
Residential units
29
Building area
18,000 ft²
Lot area
4,912 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2404 / 16
Assessed value
$1,107,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #319530, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 78 South 1 Street

Who owns 78 South 1 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78 South First St HDFC.

Does 78 South 1 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 South 1 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 78 South 1 Street built?

City records list 1911 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 South 1 Street?

It has 29 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.