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240 78 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-05968-0024Map

Owner of record: Muoi Tran As Trustee

240 78 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 2 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Muoi Tran As Trustee. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 3 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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 · 9

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 28, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in center room of 2nd story apt 2.

    May 21, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in center room, 2nd story apt 2.

    May 21, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in north room, 2nd story apt 2.

    May 21, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in foyer, 2nd story apt 2.

    May 21, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture at celiing in foyer, 2nd story apt 2.

    May 21, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in foyer room, 2nd story apt 2.

    May 21, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to post permit at said premises noted:work in progress under app#.301978956-01-ew-ot.exp 04/01/07,for interior partitions,no sign of permits posted in view as per code remedy:post permit forthwith

    Feb 24, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 22, 1992

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Request for corrective action was issued on 11/30/22 by inspector badge #3091 for failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work with the department. inspector observed job not signed off as pe

    Feb 9, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Fence exceeds permitted height.note:at time of inspection a concrete front boundary fence and a side fence constructed of pvc material as indicated in exposure 4 was observed erected on the above premises.both

    Dec 8, 2016 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post permit at said premises-noted:work in progress under application #301978956-01-ew-ot exp 04-01-07 for interior partitions. however no sign of any permits posted in plain view as per code.

    Feb 24, 2007 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Sect.27-493(b).failure to provide safety pre-cautions-noted:at rear ofpremises:inground swimming pool sub-stantially completed.irregular dimension 15ft dia.top portion & 7ft dia bottom portion & 4ft depth;w/o

    Feb 24, 2007 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide 8ft height fence where required during construc tion operations.fence erected @job-site is 4ft high & 15ft long providing an opening for public & children to enter.remedy:secure site

    Feb 24, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 10, 2026Non-market transferTwo family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1920
Floors
2.75
Residential units
2
Building area
3,683 ft²
Lot area
5,467 ft²
Zoning
R4A
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
5968 / 24
Assessed value
$112,980
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #814823, last renewed Sep 13, 2022.

Questions about 240 78 Street

Who owns 240 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Muoi Tran As Trustee.

Does 240 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 240 78 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 240 78 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 240 78 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.