638 78 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-05972-0021Map
Owner of record: Robert H Maguire
638 78 Street is a two-family home built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Robert H Maguire. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on October 30, 2018.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 13
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 5
- 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.
Oct 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
At time of insp observed the illegal creation of a class a studio apt at the cellar lvl front w/o permits illegal work noted erection of full height partitions w/ associated electrical wiring boxes fixtures etc
Jul 25, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Hpd records #174556 states that premises is to be legally occupied as 2stories 2 class a units at time of insp observed the illegal conversion of a 2 to 3family dwelling w/ the creation of a 3rd class a dwellin
Jul 25, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2019 · Apt TOPBEL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt TBELL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,135 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 5972 / 21
- Assessed value
- $83,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #817951, last renewed Aug 3, 2026.
Questions about 638 78 Street
Who owns 638 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Robert H Maguire.
Does 638 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 638 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 638 78 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 638 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.