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1961 78 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06250-0053Map

Owner of record: Kw78 Realty INC

1961 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Kw78 Realty INC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 5 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

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 · 14

  • A

    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.

    May 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective at 2 sty north apt 2 nei , section '' ''

    Feb 28, 1999 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle cover sealed at 2 sty public hall er1.

    Aug 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Aug 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys public hall.

    Aug 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Aug 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 2-F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1924
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,750 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
43
Block / lot
6250 / 53
Assessed value
$413,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #364435, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.

Questions about 1961 78 Street

Who owns 1961 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kw78 Realty INC.

Does 1961 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 1961 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 1961 78 Street built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1961 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.