178 Gelston Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-06109-0038Map
Owner of record: Vahidalizadehdizaj, Mohammad
178 Gelston Avenue is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Vahidalizadehdizaj, Mohammad. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 3 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 27
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. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 11
- 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 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2
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.
Oct 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at front entrance door to building
Jul 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock at front entrance door to building
Jul 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34908991l issued on 5.11.11. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Jul 18, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: installed garage door & wood framing,combined dimensions approx 8ft wide x 7'-6" high,around 2 vertical sides & top. additional structural support erected at top. door has inset access
May 11, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to correct ecb #34890862m for illegal removed of garage door @ basement level. no record of correction w/dob. remedy: obtain permit.
Feb 18, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.noted:illegal removal of garage door & installed residential door @ bsmnt level.rem: obtain permit.
Dec 16, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLR
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 29, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt TOP
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 20, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,720 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,860 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 6109 / 38
- Assessed value
- $75,840
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #812000, last renewed Aug 26, 2022.
Questions about 178 Gelston Avenue
Who owns 178 Gelston Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vahidalizadehdizaj, Mohammad.
Does 178 Gelston Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 178 Gelston Avenue 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 Gelston Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 178 Gelston Avenue?
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.