2178 Pitkin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03742-0016Map

2178 Pitkin Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1935 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Pitkin Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on May 16, 2026. 8 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 11
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 6
HPD complaints: 28

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 16, 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 · 11

BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective outlet at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective outlet at the south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
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 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures
Jun 26, 2023
Open — Nov sent out

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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 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 6

Class - 2
Job # b01107432 was approved on 09/25/2024. but permit was never pulled to do the work. work is complete., repair and/or replace
Sep 30, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls pr appurtenances. noted: at exterior bldg walls observed step and vertical cracks. window sills are cracked. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Nov 26, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg defect noted store fiber glass panel sign hanging btwn first and second fl are loose and section of panel missing electrical wires are hanging within pedestrian reach at second fl sev w
Jun 24, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted ealed the windows at 2nd story west with steel plating. remedy: obtain a permit to legalize the sealing of windows "post required signal".
Apr 17, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted.-: having cut floor and floor joistsand installed stairs from 1st thur 2nd floor at rear of building. renovated entier 1st floor. remedy-: obtain a permit for all work forthwit
Apr 22, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. windows at the 2nd floor and door at 1st floor rear south seal with steel plating
Nov 1, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close
Door/window
Door
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close

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Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
Power outage
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Door/window
Door
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built: 1935
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 4,776 ft²
Lot area: 2,500 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 305
Council district: 42
Block / lot: 3742 / 16
Assessed value: $104,280
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #814552, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 2178 Pitkin Avenue

Who owns 2178 Pitkin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pitkin Equities LLC.

Does 2178 Pitkin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 2178 Pitkin Avenue 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 2178 Pitkin Avenue built?

City records list 1935 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2178 Pitkin Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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