178 Kent Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02559-0013Map
Owner of record: 178 Kent Holdings LLC
178 Kent Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 178 Kent Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 146 housing violations here, most recently on July 27, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2022.
- HPD violations
- 146
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 115
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 146
- ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and latch with padlock at basement entrance door at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set assembly, at bulkhead door at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, at bulkhead door at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of keyed lock at door leading to window with fire escape in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, south wall, and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of keyed lock at door leading to window with fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of keyed lock at door leading to window with fire escape in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the 3rd bathroom from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown vegetation at gooseneck south fire escape at building rear yard
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread at 15th step from bottom up at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail leading to bulkhead door at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story
Jul 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Observed smoke and fire damage throughout apartment #1r with glass windows open and charred beams. also observed sheetrock walls breached at 2nd floor in between apartments 2l and 2r, old storage/dumb waiter system breaching fire stopping material in between apartments and section of ceiling 2ft by 4ft wide open at 2nd floor apt#2l
Oct 20, 2021
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm-attached masonry walls &wood floor multiple dwellingthat sustained fire damage on 10/20/21 moderate damages noted @ int @1fl 2 rear.some charred joist noted @ 2fl. owner to engage a nys pe contractor to repair building under permit. file for permit by 12/1/21. start work by 1/1/22
Oct 20, 2021
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. at the time of inspection, i observed a female in apartment 2l while under an active partial vacate order that has not been fully rescinded by
Jul 27, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Observed apartment entry doors installed without self closing hinges, at 2nd floor apartment 2r doors are not fire rated and without required chain lock., repair and/or replace; comply with code. provide self c
Oct 20, 2021 · Penalty $312
Active
Complaints
- General
Janitor/super
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt PP
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,900 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2559 / 13
- Assessed value
- $1,155,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332410, last renewed —.
Questions about 178 Kent Street
Who owns 178 Kent Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 178 Kent Holdings LLC.
Does 178 Kent Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 146 housing violations at this property.
Is 178 Kent Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2022 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 178 Kent Street built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 178 Kent Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.