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178 Wilson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03234-0037Map

Owner of record: B&R Cluster Housing Development Fund Cor Poration

178 Wilson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is B&R Cluster Housing Development Fund Cor Poration. HPD has recorded 94 housing violations here, most recently on January 27, 2026. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
94
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
123

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 27, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 94

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 3B

    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 27, 2023

    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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
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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

    Remove the illegal fastening padlockable hasp on scuttle hatch at roof at public hall stairs

    Dec 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable eye latch at metal gate, building rear, south yard yard

    Oct 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of large furniture blocking fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 15, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection , in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection , in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors - in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sash spring balalnce at first and second window at south in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 18, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sash spring balalnce at first and second window at south in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 18, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing safaty cover plate at electrical outlet at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sash spring balalnce at first window at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 18, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sash in both windows at south wall and east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening padlockable hasp on scuttle hatch public hall , 3rd story

    Nov 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 2L

    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 ( 1389 dekalb ave aka 177 wilson avenue. ) , 1st story

    Aug 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 2L

    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., 1st story

    Aug 30, 2017

    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., 1st story

    Aug 30, 2017

    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

    Aug 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 2L

    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 .. ( 1389 dekalb ave aka 177 wilson avenue ) , 1st story

    Aug 30, 2017

    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. , 1st story

    Aug 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective door and regulation lock in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass in lower sash of window ( 1389 dekalb ave aka 177 wilson avenue ) in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub ( 1389 dekalb ave aka 177 wilson avenue ) in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats ( 1389 dekalb ave aka 177 wilson avenue ) in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs and the landings all stories ( 1389 dekalb ave aka 177 wilson avenue ) at public hall

    Aug 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of table sewing machine and house hold articles ( 1389 dekalb ave aka 177 wilson avenue ) at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower sash of window ( aka 1389 dekalb ave ) in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective bathtub, in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 18

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 24, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 24, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 24, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Due to construction at 176 wilson ave, building sustained remedy; make repairs as required

    Sep 18, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Haz

    Sep 29, 1995

    Vh*-violation hazardous dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 · 11

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35237022y issued 10/26/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work without a permit. no

    Apr 8, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35237023x issued on 10-26-17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for obstructing the 2nd means of egress. remedy: comply w/comms

    Mar 17, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35237021m issued on 10/26/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded for unlawfully continued work while stop

    Jan 21, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35237023x issued on 10/26/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file

    Jan 21, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35237023x issued on 10/26/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain adequat

    Dec 11, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35237021m issued on 10/26/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.unlawfully continued work w

    Dec 11, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/comm's order contained n summ/vio#35237022y issued on 10/26/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work w/o permit.note:3 male workers were installing metal shoring at c

    Dec 11, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. observed @ time of insp 3 male workers were installing metal shoring of cellar of premises working contrary to stop work orders #34701208m & 34701

    Oct 26, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit. observed @ time of insp 3 male workers were installing metal shoring @ cellar of premises w/out a permit. stop all work except to make site safe contact boro office or dob 718-802-3685. rem

    Oct 26, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. observed @ time of insp excessive doors was accumulated @ 1st flr of premises obstructing the 2nd means of egress from commercial space of 1st

    Oct 26, 2017

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    New building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. as at the time of this inspection, this building was fully completed with 7 apts, 7 mail boxes and a lobby tennant occupying 2nd floor front apt.

    Mar 28, 2002

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 13, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 12, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 12, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 27, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 11237

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 11237

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 11237

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 11237

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 24, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 24, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 24, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 24, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 3L

    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
5,220 ft²
Lot area
1,625 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3234 / 37
Assessed value
$575,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #341099, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 178 Wilson Avenue

Who owns 178 Wilson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is B&R Cluster Housing Development Fund Cor Poration.

Does 178 Wilson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 94 housing violations at this property.

Is 178 Wilson Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 178 Wilson Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 178 Wilson Avenue?

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.