1737 78 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06248-0070Map
Owner of record: Chan, Wing Fai
1737 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chan, Wing Fai. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on March 21, 2023. 2 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 7
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 · 21
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the skylight at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Mar 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at all stories at public hall
Mar 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at all stories at public hall
Mar 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 16, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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, 1st story
Mar 16, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Mar 16, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Mar 16, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 1st story
Mar 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Mar 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 29, 2019
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.
Nov 17, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: having constructed partition walls and ceiling with plumbing and electrical work in the cellar creating a 3 pc bathroom, kitchen with gas stove, also 2 bedrooms constructed in cellar. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition
Oct 18, 2000
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Oct 18, 2000
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families.building department records which indicate residence is legally approved for 4 families residence now altered
Oct 18, 2000 · Penalty $2,950
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted:having constructed partition walls and ceiling with plumbing and electrical work in the cellar creating a 3peice bathroom,kitchen with a gas stove,also 2 bedrooms constructed in
Oct 18, 2000 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,116 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 6248 / 70
- Assessed value
- $343,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332824, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.
Questions about 1737 78 Street
Who owns 1737 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chan, Wing Fai.
Does 1737 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 1737 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 1737 78 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1737 78 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.