178 Crystal Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04229-0032Map
Owner of record: Hossain, Raju
178 Crystal Street is an one-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hossain, Raju. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 12
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 8
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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 17, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock on the wrought iron gate, in fence at front yard.
Feb 6, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Jul 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. noted: legal 1 family dwelling converted to 3 fam. dwelling w/class 'a' apts on 2nd flr & cellar level both w/3 pc
Oct 23, 2013 · Penalty $1,230
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. noted: in a legal 1 family dwelling installed water/ waste & gas lines in cellar & 2nd flr to create 2 additional class 'a'apts. remedy: obtain all necessary to restore premises to prior legal
Oct 23, 2013 · Penalty $1,630
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 28, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 1
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A9)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,272 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4229 / 32
- Assessed value
- $37,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820133, last renewed Sep 26, 2019.
Questions about 178 Crystal Street
Who owns 178 Crystal Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hossain, Raju.
Does 178 Crystal Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 178 Crystal Street 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 Crystal Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 178 Crystal Street?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.