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178 Nichols Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04121-0057Map

Owner of record: Vazirani , Deepak H

178 Nichols Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Vazirani , Deepak H. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 19 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 2025

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 · 35

  • I

    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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the 5th room from east located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ,, in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ,, in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the wood around skylight in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling and wall at skylight in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ,minimum 100 watts of incandescent or equivalent light required

    Feb 23, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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., 1st story

    Jan 3, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 13, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 27, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 27, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 27, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 27, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 27, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 7, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 7, 2012 · Apt 2

    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 (C0)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,750 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
4121 / 57
Assessed value
$68,520
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #374297, last renewed Dec 24, 2025.

Questions about 178 Nichols Avenue

Who owns 178 Nichols Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vazirani , Deepak H.

Does 178 Nichols Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 178 Nichols 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 178 Nichols Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 178 Nichols Avenue?

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.