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78 Highland Place

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03912-0058Map

Owner of record: Highland Apartments LLC

78 Highland Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 23 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Highland Apartments LLC. HPD has recorded 238 housing violations here, most recently on February 1, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 23 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
238
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
639

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 1, 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
23
About 100% of the building's 23 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 · 238

  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room

    Feb 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6D

    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 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots in front of building at fire escape, 2nd story

    Apr 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Jan 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Jan 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flowerpots at 2nd story balcony, building front at fire escape, 2nd story

    Nov 17, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective with fire retardant materials at east and south walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 17, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and south walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing missing glass lite at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet door at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15634077 issued 28-dec-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4A

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt c2, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt c2, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt c2, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable handle installed on the door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt c2, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt C2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots and household items at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th story balconies east stack, building front

    Mar 18, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding more than 4 inches at window sill on 2nd and 3rd story balconies east stack, building front

    Mar 18, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide glass panel at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide glass panel at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd and 3rd story balconies at east stack, building front at fire escape

    Mar 15, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Mar 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jul 22, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from east at south, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated cylinder lock installed at entrance door leading to a room with fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 23, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 13, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    Access to premises to inspect approved work under permit #320397548 denied.inspection time 7:00 pm at above date.need access to verify wor k.provide access to department personnel.stop all work under above cit ed application.provide access

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    B254,21b. 50a- gas oil burner () not cutting off on cycle; 50b-insulate new header/hot ater piped; 50d-install screws on flue pipe to boil er housing; 50e-install new rating place.

    Jan 23, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35236867l issued 09/10/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file fo

    Nov 24, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Repair all hazardous conditions immediately and call dob 212 3932784 to lift the cease use order-front+rear flame sight glass are defective-burner making black smoke-mxing valve improperly installed-debris+soot

    Oct 29, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation #35236867l issued on 09/10/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. note: no document fi

    Oct 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35236867l issued on 09/10/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file

    Sep 5, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35236867l issued on 9/10/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit:note job#3

    Jul 23, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35236867l issued on 09/10/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. note: app#321117723 for installation of teleco

    Jun 10, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35236867l issued on 09/10/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no permit or application

    Apr 27, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons violation #35236867l issued on 09/20/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-1.note:no document file for

    Mar 4, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35236867l issued on 09/20/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/

    Jan 19, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35236867l issued on 09/20/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. noted: app#321117723 for installation of

    Dec 7, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3,15,23,32a-as per class 2 - b254 28-301.1 violating conditions #3-improper clean out on flue to chimney. #15,#23 and #32a. correct violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.

    Nov 27, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit application # 321117723 for installation of telecommunication devices and cell towers was denied no permit was issued for work observed. installation visible on expo #2 and #4 @ the roof r

    Sep 20, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B201,50a. 50a-no work permit filed with dob for the repalcement weil mclain boiler.

    Jan 11, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 78

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 4A

    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
1923
Floors
4
Residential units
23
Building area
14,276 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3912 / 58
Assessed value
$837,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #331187, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.

Questions about 78 Highland Place

Who owns 78 Highland Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Highland Apartments LLC.

Does 78 Highland Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 238 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 Highland Place rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 23 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 23 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 78 Highland Place built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 Highland Place?

It has 23 residential units.

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