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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 238
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Feb 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Jan 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Jan 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing missing glass lite at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide glass panel at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide glass panel at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Dec 22, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jul 22, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.