1709 78 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06248-0082Map
Owner of record: Liu, Su Zhu
1709 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Liu, Su Zhu. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on March 21, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 12
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 · 28
- 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 - 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.
Apr 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from east at south, the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ballances lower sash fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 24, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration south entrance door sealed with sheetroock in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 24, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing missing dropladder at fire escape at rear yard
Jan 24, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure dropladder bottom stop at fire escape at rear yard
Jan 24, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration creating extantion aprx.20 x 15 1st story apartment to rear yard prevent passageway from fire escape to rear yard
Jan 24, 2008
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balanse at west-3 window in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 3rd window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door from north at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at north closet door in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower and upper sash at east-2 window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit south closet sliding doors (total#2) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchenette , the 1st room from east at south, the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to apt. in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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) west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 3 sty public hall.
Apr 16, 1986
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Work does not conform to approved plans, on going work under alt-2 job #320110009 rear extension at 1st flr. measured 12ft x 15' 6" contrary to approved plans date 3/23/10 which shows 7'-6" x 11-8" also front steps door leading to bsmt. remedy; stop all work immediately except t o make site safe amend plans contact dob before resume to work
May 10, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const documents & or approved amendments @ time of inspection & review of amended approved plans for job 320110009 alt type 2 dated 3/23/10 observed work non conforming &
Jun 17, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records @ time of inspection observed 1st fl & cellar occupied contrary to approved plans for job 320110009 in that @ cellar occupying as a recreation room w/
Jun 17, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
Work does not conform to approved plans provided @ site @ time of inspection const work being performed under permitted appl 320110009 contrary work observed is room count on 2nd fl front 2 partition separating
Feb 25, 2010
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit. noted: at rear an illegal horizontal extension of the1st floor is built w/o permit, size approx. 20' x 25' x 10'h. this is a frame structure w/flat roof. remedy: obtain permit if feasible or/to
Jan 25, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the comm. to correct vio# 34574107y for work w/o permit rear 1st fl. extension at kitchen w/new plumbing & gas lines. no permit. remedy: comply with comm's order & obtain
Aug 31, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passage total obstruction, note: rear structure added with fiberglass roof, installed below f.e. drop ladder which is now obstructed & cannot extend to ground! remedy: remove obstruction
Aug 31, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passageway total obstruction.note:at rear of bldg the fire escapedrop down ladder is blocked from being able to be lowered to the ground level by an approximate 10' x 20' x 7'h w/a roof,structure attached
Apr 18, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted: at rear of bldg,1st fl extended & kitchen relocated in the extension new gas lines for gas stove,sink & cabinets. new bathroom(sink & toilet) also erected in extension. an approx
Apr 18, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Feb 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Nov 28, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
May 26, 2007 · Apt 2ND
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 26, 2007 · Apt 2ND
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,472 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 6248 / 82
- Assessed value
- $73,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327217, last renewed Jun 27, 2025.
Questions about 1709 78 Street
Who owns 1709 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Liu, Su Zhu.
Does 1709 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 1709 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 1709 78 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1709 78 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.