1270 78 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11228BBL 3-06255-0037Map
Owner of record: Lin, Zhong Hang
1270 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11228. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Zhong Hang. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 9 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 17
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 · 25
- 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.
May 1, 2026
Open — 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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 6, 2025
Open — 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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 8, 2024
Open — 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 21, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front yard
Jun 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — 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.
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors leading to egrees in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Dec 14, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 2F
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
Nov 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ..
Nov 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at window lower sash at south wall. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood door frame and casing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1FL
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.
Nov 3, 2016
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 7, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at west
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 2
No certificate of correction on file for class 1 failure to maintain violation 35681486n issued for lack of automatic sprinklers for sro units., file a certificate of correction
Jun 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
No certificate of correction on file for class 1 failure to maintain violation 35681489z issued for lack of required ventilation and natural light in each bedroom., file a certificate of correction
Jun 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
No certificate of correction on file for class 1 violation 35681487p issued for failing to provide fire alarm system at sro apts., file a certificate of correction
Jun 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
No certificate of correction on file for class 1 failure to maintain vio 35681485l issued for lack of required means of egress for sro units at 1st fl., file a certificate of correction
Jun 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Illegal occupancy with 3 or more additional dwelling units.illegal occupancy noted at 1st floor has been converted/occupied with 3 additional sro units with key locking device,personal items and rent separately
Sep 26, 2024 · Penalty $53,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Illegal occupancy with 3 or more additional dwelling units illegal occupancy noted at 1st floor has been converted/occupied with 3 additional sro units with key locking device,personal items,and rent separately
Sep 26, 2024 · Penalty $53,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Illegal occupancy with 3 or more additional dwelling units.illegal occupancy noted:at 1st floor has been converted/occupied with 3 additional sro units,with key locking device,personal items,and rent separately
Sep 26, 2024 · Penalty $53,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.lack of requirednumber of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code);27-366;bc 1021.1(2014 code);bc 1006.3(2022 code)for sro units at 1st floo
Sep 26, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:lack of a systemof automatic sprinkler where is required per bc 903.2;27-954,mdl sec 248 for sro units at 1st floor apartment.previous ecb violation#3567690
Sep 26, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system as required per bc 907.2.8 and mdl sec 248,for sro units at 1st floor apt.previous ecb violation#35676911z.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Sep 26, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Work without a permit.work noted at 1st floor has been erected partition wall to create additional sleeping quarter from living area and electric line for outlet.rem:obtain required permit.
Sep 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.failure to provide required natural light and ventilation for every bedroom.noted:at 1st floor apartment having create additional sleeping quarters without
Sep 26, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner. failure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc1018.1(2008); bc1021.1(2014); bc1006.3(2022) and 27-366 for sro units
May 9, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted/maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by dob records. noted cellar level converted to 3 sro units with key locking devices for every room doo
May 9, 2024 · Penalty $60,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide a system of automatic sprinkler where required as per bc903.2 and 27-954 for sro units at cellar level. remedy: discontinue illegal oc
May 9, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. failure to provide the required fire alarm system for sro units at cellar level. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 9, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. work noted at cellar level having erected full height partitions to create 3 bedrooms, 3pcs bathroom and kitchenette.installed plumbing waste and water lines for kitchenette and 3pcs bath
May 9, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to miantain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide the required light and ventilation for every bedroom. noted at cellar level having created bedroom at center portion without natural l
May 9, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted/maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by dob records. noted cellar level converted to 3 sro units with key locking devices for every room doo
May 9, 2024 · Penalty $60,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted/maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by dob records. noted cellar level converted to 3 sro units with key locking devices for every room doo
May 9, 2024 · Penalty $60,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 7, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 2, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R4-1
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 6255 / 37
- Assessed value
- $107,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #336964, last renewed Aug 30, 2022.
Questions about 1270 78 Street
Who owns 1270 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Zhong Hang.
Does 1270 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 1270 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 1270 78 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1270 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.