78 Hawthorne Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-05045-0038Map
Owner of record: Berkley Mills Partners LLC
78 Hawthorne Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 36 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Berkley Mills Partners LLC. HPD has recorded 427 housing violations here, most recently on September 12, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 35 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 427
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 697
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 · 427
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead , 4th story, section at east
Sep 12, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead , 4th story, section at east
Sep 12, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door leading to roof , 4th story, section at east
Sep 12, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 2nd marble tread up from bottom at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story, section at east
May 21, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble column at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base cabinet wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2F
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 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1E
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 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3J
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 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3F
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 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3C
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 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2D
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 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2C
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 1h, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1H
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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1F
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 1d, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1D
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 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
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 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - 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) baseboard at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 frame from east at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose wire at electrical light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Mar 5, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.failure to provide #of required means of egress for every fl per bc 1021.1 & 27-366 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occuapncy.
Mar 10, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes.dob records indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class "a" m/d.now apt #3d used/converted to transient use.rem:discontinue il
Mar 10, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Mar 10, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc 903.2 & 27-954 transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Mar 10, 2018
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 25, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 25, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 25, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open - General
Cooking gas
May 25, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 4J
Close
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- Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 4H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 4H
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4H
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4H
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4H
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 4G
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 4G
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 4G
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 4G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 4G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 4G
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 4F4G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 4F4G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 4F4G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 4F4G
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 4F4G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 4F4G
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 36
- Building area
- 34,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,197 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5045 / 38
- Assessed value
- $1,440,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #346775, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.
Questions about 78 Hawthorne Street
Who owns 78 Hawthorne Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Berkley Mills Partners LLC.
Does 78 Hawthorne Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 427 housing violations at this property.
Is 78 Hawthorne Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 35 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 78 Hawthorne Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 78 Hawthorne Street?
It has 36 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.