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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 25

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 missing at public hall

    Nov 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ..

    Nov 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 3, 2016

    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 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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

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

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.