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178 Amboy Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03539-0036Map

Owner of record: New York Equity Fund 2005 LLC

178 Amboy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is New York Equity Fund 2005 LLC. HPD has recorded 261 housing violations here, most recently on July 29, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
261
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
196

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 29, 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
13
About 93% of the building's 14 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 · 261

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in closet in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in closet in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front to west wall in the foyer located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 120 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber gasket for freezer and refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the trash bags at fire passage way, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jun 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective laminate floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold at grout between tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at south and west walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling with fire retardent material at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Replace with new the missing faucet at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at celling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Mar 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at celling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, building front entrance

    Feb 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - 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

    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 · 1

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at the time of inspection observed at the roof level that the interior of parapet wall has cracks in the stucco in multiple locations. also observed

    Jul 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt NOTATE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt APT1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 1D

    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 (C1)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
14
Building area
17,600 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3539 / 36
Assessed value
$504,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #336556, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 178 Amboy Street

Who owns 178 Amboy Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New York Equity Fund 2005 LLC.

Does 178 Amboy Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 261 housing violations at this property.

Is 178 Amboy Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 93% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 178 Amboy Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 178 Amboy Street?

It has 14 residential units.

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