278 East 98 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04652-0024Map
Owner of record: East 98 Plaza NY LLC
278 East 98 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is East 98 Plaza NY LLC. HPD has recorded 101 housing violations here, most recently on September 6, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 101
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 49
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 · 101
- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at vetsibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items on intermediate landing leading to bulkhead at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded brick and mortar joints at building front , 2nd story
Sep 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of screws fastening window shut at north 1 window upper window sash in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at at north 2 window upper and lower window sashes in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at at north 1 window lower window sashes in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at at north 1 window upper and lower window sashes in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at at north 1 window upper and lower window sashes in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at at north 2 window upper and lower window sashes in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator stem at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
May 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk. at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
May 23, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
May 23, 2026
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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve at 1st radiator on east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at celler at boiler room
Jan 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance
Nov 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings that is missing
Nov 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance for upper and lower sash windows, 1st and 2nd window at north in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at public hall
Nov 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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
Nov 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Nov 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly for building entrance door from the street at public hall
Nov 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame is missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 22, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 9, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 9, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 9, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 1, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 27, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,198 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4652 / 24
- Assessed value
- $215,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310325, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.
Questions about 278 East 98 Street
Who owns 278 East 98 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is East 98 Plaza NY LLC.
Does 278 East 98 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 101 housing violations at this property.
Is 278 East 98 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 278 East 98 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 278 East 98 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.