1937 78 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06250-0061Map
Owner of record: 1937 78th Street Lentini Realty Corp.
1937 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 14 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 1937 78th Street Lentini Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on July 22, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 86
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 56
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd stack from north at east building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Jul 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Mar 24, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt A4
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 acoustic tiles at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 18734290 issued 24-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at front entrance to building , , 1st story
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges springs at the east entrance to roof , at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at center, 3rd story
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building bulkhead door at public hall
Jan 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building bulkhead door at public hall
Jan 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at building entrance door , 1st story
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at building entrance door , 1st story
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective make operable the fire door at north leading to the yard at public hall, 1st story
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at south corner of front and return rails at south at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Oct 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at south corner of top front and return rails at building front at 2nd from north at fire escape, 3rd story
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 11, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling. west, south and east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 11, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 11, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
May 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of permanently installed hook and eye at building entrance door
May 8, 2024
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.
Apr 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood at floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east, west, south walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood at floor in the foyer located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east, west and north walls in the foyer located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 2nd private hallway from east located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd private hallway from east located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Certification postponment granted - 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 acoustic tiles at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Apr 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent door stopper, eye, at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story
Apr 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Apr 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance door , 1st story
Apr 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 suspended acoustic panels at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink counter top and base in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt A4
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt A4MOLD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt A4MOLD
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt C2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt C5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 25, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 29, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 29, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt ALL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt B3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 28, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt ALL
Close - General
Signage missing
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 22, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 9, 2024 · Apt A4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 13,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,017 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 6250 / 61
- Assessed value
- $275,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327125, last renewed Jun 30, 2025.
Questions about 1937 78 Street
Who owns 1937 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1937 78th Street Lentini Realty Corp..
Does 1937 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 1937 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1937 78 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1937 78 Street?
It has 14 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.