178 Suydam Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03218-0022Map
Owner of record: 178 Suydam St Corp.
178 Suydam Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1936 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 178 Suydam St Corp.. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 19 of the 49 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 49
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 308
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 · 49
- ANon-hazardous
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 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 22, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
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 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear yard at fire escape
Nov 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame around window at east wall. in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 19, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 1R
Open — Invalid certification - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule , 1st story
Apr 6, 2020
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash counter balance, leading to fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door ... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 27, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of chained bicycles to handrail at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 27, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective second and third tread up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 27, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls & ceiling 4 sty west apt 4r 2 room from north & north room evales marie no phone. located at apt 4r
Aug 3, 1987 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop work,make safe,provide plans
Aug 31, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work,make safe,contact the dob
Jun 25, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit;noted: water and waist lines, bx cable being rem oved throughout entire building, no job filings submitted for scope of work, make safe./remedy; obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition contact dob
Jun 8, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - 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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 2, 2005
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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- 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 - Construction other optional
Work without a permit work noted erected a pigeon coop on roof approx at center remedy obtain permit or restore to prior legal conditon
Nov 28, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
Electrical work w/out permit.observed @ 12:30 panel & branch wiring circuits outlets fixture installed in apt3l.application #3384085 does not cover work in apt 3l.rem:obtain permit.
Jan 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. noted: 4 stories building found at cellar. ceiling is damaged from the water & partially colapsed 1st fl apt 1l bathroom,ceiling & walls damaged from water
Aug 31, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations noted partial full gut renovation of 5 out of 8apts as well as const work being performed in interior hallway no protection in pla
Jun 8, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments noted full partial gut renovation to 5 out of 8 apts as well as removal of electrical plumbing etc approved plans call for minor
Jun 8, 2010
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the condition of nov #34524051z. partition walls erected in the cellar creatinga 3 pc bthrm & a kitchen w/ a residential sink. no record of
Oct 20, 2007 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb #34524051z in that partition walls have been erected in the cellar creating 6 rooms,a 3 piece bathroom & a kitcken w/
Jun 13, 2007 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.note.the ceiling of the cellar,which is occupied w/ sro, has a section of approx 4' x 4' of missing fire resisting cover,exposing the fl above. also holes were observed in a partition
Feb 3, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence alt as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.cellar which should have been used for storage & boiler room has been converted to 2 sro & 5 locked rooms. the sro share a 3 pc
Feb 3, 2007 · Penalty $8,750
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb # 34524051z in that partition walls have been erected in the cellar creating 6 rooms,a 3 pc bathroom & a kitchen w/ a
Feb 3, 2007 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb #34524051z in that rms & 3pc bathrm along w/ a kitchen w/ electric stove have been erected in the cellar w/o permit(s)
Sep 27, 2006 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of fam. note: in the cellar erected full height partitions creating 4 sro's, 1 locked rm, 1 empty rm w/ a mattress, kitchen w/
Sep 27, 2006 · Penalty $9,800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. note: the ceiling of the cellar (which is occupied w/ sro's) has a section of approx 4'x 4' w missing fire resisting cover,thus exposing the fl above. remedy:repair/ maintain cellar ceiling
Sep 27, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legallapproved # of families noted:partitions erected in cellar creating 6 single room occupanies with shared kitchen/electrical stove/sink
Aug 9, 2006 · Penalty $29,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with the commissioner order to correct the violatingcondition & files a cofc with nyc dept of bldgs for notice of violation# 34524051z issued on 05-23-06.remedy:correct the violating condition
Aug 9, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain blgd wall. observed front brick facade walls pulling away from north east corner of bldg. observed approx 1 1/2"-2 1/2" cracks btwn 3 fl & roof. remedy:repair defect noted. maintain bldg
Jul 13, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:built six rooms & kitchen & bathroom in cellar.remedy:restore premises to prior legal condition immediately.
May 23, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records:from:ordinary in cellar to:six single rooms occupancy in cellar. remedy:discontinue illegal use forthwith.
May 23, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect noted: at above premises, 4 story brick building at rear east exterior facade there are various cracks in masonry brick location at rear parapet level, 1'x3'
Apr 12, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall. note: on the eastside of the bldg. the front wall has separated from the sidewall & is pulling awayfrom said wall. also spalling & missing mortor has been observed in th
Mar 17, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall-hazardous defect noted: brick ework cracked pulling away bulging above metal mintels of windows at 4th floor level of building which caused the rain water
Nov 4, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: erected a pigean coor on roof appox at center remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition
Nov 28, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building chimney on north east side of roof is outof plumb,and leaning away from the building.remedy repair and or replace.
Feb 15, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Construction
Roof
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Fire-escape
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Construction
Pavement
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1936
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3218 / 22
- Assessed value
- $742,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #313323, last renewed Nov 21, 2024.
Questions about 178 Suydam Street
Who owns 178 Suydam Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 178 Suydam St Corp..
Does 178 Suydam Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.
Is 178 Suydam Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 178 Suydam Street built?
City records list 1936 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 178 Suydam 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.