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78 Starr Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03197-0012Map

Owner of record: 78 Starr LLC

78 Starr Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 78 Starr LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2025. 5 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
704

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 10, 2025

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 · 22

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread 3rd from bottom at building front at stoop

    Sep 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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.

    Nov 29, 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
  • 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

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 12, 2022

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rat excreta in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 24, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet, and wash basin in conjunction with apartment 1l at cellar

    Apr 24, 2021

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sheetrock and studs erected from floor to ceiling creating extra room at cellar

    Apr 24, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
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  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Mar 29, 2021

    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

    Mar 29, 2021

    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

    Mar 29, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Mar 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Mar 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical heater in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1l lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 1L

    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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 - on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 19, 2007

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • 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 6, 2006

    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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit:noted:@cellar level erected full ht partition walls w/water&waste line for 2pc bathrm (sunk,toilet) 1office,1livingrm&1rm for sleeping.also cutout created in fl of apt1r w/staircase (wood) conne

    May 14, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o pr bldgs dept records.dob records indicate cellar as ordinary use.atoi observed cellar arranged&occupied as 1office,1livingrm&1rm for sleeping 2pc bathrm(sink,toilet) u

    May 14, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o or bldg records.dob records indicate cellar as ordinary use.atoi observed cellar set up&arranged w/3rms per sleeping,1livingrms&2pc bathrm (toilet,sink) use in conjunct

    May 14, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit.noted:@cellar level erected full ht partition walls w/water&waste lines for 2pc bathrm (sink toilet) 1livingrm&3rms.also cutout created in fl of apt1l w/starr case (wood) connecting apt1l to cel

    May 14, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or department of building records.partitions erected creating illegal rooms for living and sleeping at cellar.cellar is used in conjunction with 1st story apartmen

    Apr 24, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 27, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 27, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 27, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 27, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 29, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 29, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 29, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 26, 2005 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 26, 2005 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 1L

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,350 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3197 / 12
Assessed value
$674,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #360716, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.

Questions about 78 Starr Street

Who owns 78 Starr Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78 Starr LLC.

Does 78 Starr Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 Starr 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 Starr Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 Starr Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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