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78 South 4 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02442-0016Map

Owner of record: 78 South 4th LLC

78 South 4 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 78 South 4th LLC. HPD has recorded 161 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
161
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
145

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 161

  • 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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperable lower sash at fire escape window (2nd from east at south) in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... (hinges) in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2024

    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.

    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 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
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  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of stopper installed at door in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop installed at door in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 22, 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 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 13th wooden tread up from bottom at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jan 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jan 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jan 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling above steam riser at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to area at boiler room

    Jan 26, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household and and bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 23, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles throughout in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 4

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degree (f) at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: interiorpartition walls are spalling,corroded and has hairline cracks in plaster at 3rd fl stair case. (public) below skylight. remedy: repair/repla

    May 13, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: decorative masonary over front enterance is missing and front masonary & brick stops-porch is defective. remedy: make all immediate repair to enteranceway & stoop in a safe &

    May 19, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    (hazardous) failure to maintain. defect is: decorative masonary over front entrance is loose and defective and has collapsed onto front stoop. remedy: make all repairs to entrance door and stoop in a safe and

    May 10, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2023 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt TOPFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 12, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt APT4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 4THFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 24, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 7, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 24, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 8, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 4

    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 (C3)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,360 ft²
Lot area
3,731 ft²
Zoning
M1-2/R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2442 / 16
Assessed value
$890,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #356878, last renewed Jun 10, 2026.

Questions about 78 South 4 Street

Who owns 78 South 4 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78 South 4th LLC.

Does 78 South 4 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 161 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 South 4 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 4 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 South 4 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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