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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 69
- 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 4, 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 19, 2025
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 9, 2024
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.
Nov 21, 2023
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 22, 2023
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.
Feb 23, 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.
Apr 8, 2021
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.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- 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 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 1st story
Oct 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Oct 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at scuttle closet at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser in vestibule. , 1st story
Aug 29, 2016
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover at west wall in vestibule. , 1st story
Aug 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance door to building. , 1st story
Aug 29, 2016
Open — Nov certified late - 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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 27, 2015
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 27, 2015
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Apr 27, 2015
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing entrance door mortice lock assembly at public hall, 1st story
Jul 25, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.