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278 Grove Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03326-0011Map

Owner of record: Lin, Zhen Rong

278 Grove Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Zhen Rong. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 2 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 22

  • 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 4, 2026

    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 20, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 10, 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.

    Mar 23, 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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jul 18, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jul 18, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jul 18, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

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

    Jul 18, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 18, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide locking device at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 25, 2018

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department ''

    May 20, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood partition erected cellar throughout creating room.

    Oct 8, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at 2nd fl erected full height partition converting the living room into a bedroom. alt-2 job#320328301 which was signed off on 12/20/11 approved plans shows living & dinning room area.

    Mar 11, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed bvy the cert of occupancy or bldgs dept records. noted: alt-2 job#320328301 which was filed & signed off on 12/20/11 indicates a class'a'apt at 2nd fl w/3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms

    Mar 11, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at time of inspection observed in 2nd fl class'a'apt smoke detectors were disconnected & remove. remedy: maintain bldg.

    Mar 11, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2020 · Apt ALLBUI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 7, 2012 · Apt 1

    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 (C0)
Year built
1925
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,372 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3326 / 11
Assessed value
$69,540
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #331984, last renewed Jan 16, 2026.

Questions about 278 Grove Street

Who owns 278 Grove Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Zhen Rong.

Does 278 Grove Street have violations?

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

Is 278 Grove 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 278 Grove Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 278 Grove Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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