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78 Cornelia Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03381-0018Map

Owner of record: Nunez, Johnny R

78 Cornelia Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Nunez, Johnny R. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
69
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
54

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 69

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 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 9, 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 21, 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.

    Mar 22, 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 23, 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 8, 2021

    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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room at cellar

    Oct 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at 3rd story balcony, east stack at building rear

    Oct 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at scuttle closet at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color fire retardant material at ceiling in the boiler room at cellar

    Oct 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar apt (vacate #145344 date 8/16/2018)

    Aug 15, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric stove at created kitchen area at cellar at north

    Aug 1, 2018

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

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin,and shower stall at created bathroom area and sink at created kitchen area. at cellar at north

    Aug 1, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser in vestibule. , 1st story

    Aug 29, 2016

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover at west wall in vestibule. , 1st story

    Aug 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance door to building. , 1st story

    Aug 29, 2016

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Apr 27, 2015 · Apt 2

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

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

    Apr 27, 2015 · Apt 2

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2015 · Apt 2

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom station in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2015 · Apt 2

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

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 27, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Apr 27, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Apr 27, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; need stops located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 14, 2012 · Apt 1

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

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 14, 2012 · Apt 1

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the 2nd room from north, the 3rd room from north at west, the bathroom , the kitchen , the foyer , the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 14, 2012 · Apt 1

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

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 15, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 24, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 25, 2004 · Apt 2R

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roach in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 25, 2004 · Apt 2R

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

    Replace with new the missing entrance door mortice lock assembly at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl-r, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Jul 25, 2004 · Apt 2FL-R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 23, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records.paritions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar north.unlawful electric stove and kitchen sink present. also full bathroom presen

    Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 27, 2018 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 22, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 22, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 22, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 25, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 24, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Oct 8, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 8, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 8, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 20, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 27, 2004 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Aug 27, 2004 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 27, 2004 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 27, 2004 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 15, 2004 · Apt 2FL-R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 15, 2004 · Apt 2FL-R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 15, 2004 · Apt 2FL-R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 15, 2004 · Apt 2FL-R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 15, 2004 · Apt 2FL-R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jul 15, 2004 · Apt 2FL-R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 15, 2004 · Apt 2FL-R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 10, 2004 · Apt 2FL-R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 9, 2004 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 9, 2004 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 9, 2004 · Apt 1R

    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
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3381 / 18
Assessed value
$86,820
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #361785, last renewed Aug 27, 2024.

Questions about 78 Cornelia Street

Who owns 78 Cornelia Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nunez, Johnny R.

Does 78 Cornelia Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 Cornelia 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 Cornelia Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 Cornelia 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.