2160 78 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06264-0029Map
Owner of record: Bensonhurst Housing For The Elderly Hous Ing
2160 78 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1991 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 52 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is Bensonhurst Housing For The Elderly Hous Ing. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2025. 1 of the 20 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 71 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 33
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
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 · 20
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of permanently installed magnetic door stopper at door in the entrance located at apt 9j, 9th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 9J
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 9j, 9th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 9J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 9j, 9th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 9J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets mixing valve at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 9j, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 9J
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd entire apartment from east located at apartment 9j, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 9J
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures stove in the kitchen located at apt 7e, 7th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 7E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2020 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 9j, 9th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 9J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9j, 9th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 9J
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 9j, 9th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 9J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8j, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 8J
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 17, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8j, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 8J
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 9h, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2017 · Apt 9H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at south exterior wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 9a, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2006 · Apt 9A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 9a, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 16, 2006 · Apt 9A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wall cabinet installed too low directly over the wash basin impeding water supply at the rotating ball faucet in the bathroom located at apt e, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2002 · Apt E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of raised marble saddle installed creating trip hazard at the threshold in the bathroom located at apt e, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2002 · Apt E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 27
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Oct 23, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 11, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 11, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Class 2 agg1 rts violation: device has been out of service for an extended period. building consists of 9 floors with approximately 70 dwelling units. the other elevator serving the same floors remains in servi
May 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,563
Active - Class - 2
An elevator in section of building or building is out-of-service. upon inspection the device is found to be out-of-service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02. restore to service immediately and n
Mar 19, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Removal of public protection from unsafe facade w/out approval from the dept.as noted at time of inspection on 4/28/20 no safety measures are in (due) & no annoted report has been accepted by the department.
Apr 28, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#810106. remedy: submit required technical report
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Jun 9, 2014 · Penalty $830
Resolve - Class - 2
56y13.42g11.41t7.67b1.70q3.56y seakl leaks 42g replace unreadable 41t provide sign 67b must have outside connection 24/7 17h.d replace 10j aadjust to ride at proper depth in saddle 70z.o water in pit check all
Mar 29, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
56y13.42g11.67b10.17h11.17d6.69m7.10h11.56y seal leaks 42g unreadable fuses 67b must have 24/7 connection 17h.d rplace secure where needed data plates 52b shorten 30j adjust bottom 10h replace
Mar 29, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
51m7/53b9/53b11/10m7/10h11/86bb5/71m7/.51mb-toc provide spin out(cablecrosby)ctw remove tubbing(emt)& provide proper spin outs.10mh-2nd car door gib missing.1st worn,replace.86bb-6/24/05.71m-under car pull stri
Dec 27, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 6G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 9J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 9J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 9J
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 10, 2020 · Apt 5B
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 8, 2020 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 6, 2020 · Apt 7E
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 6, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 6, 2020 · Apt 9J
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 4, 2020 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt APT5H
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 27, 2018 · Apt 8J
Close - General
Janitor/super
Oct 7, 2017 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 8J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 4G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 9H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 9H
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 5H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2015 · Apt 8G
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 9B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2013 · Apt 6G
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 7, 2006 · Apt 9A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D9)
- Year built
- 1991
- Floors
- 9
- Residential units
- 52
- Building area
- 51,419 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,628 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 6264 / 29
- Assessed value
- $2,552,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #377121, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.
Questions about 2160 78 Street
Who owns 2160 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bensonhurst Housing For The Elderly Hous Ing.
Does 2160 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 2160 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 71 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 52 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2160 78 Street built?
City records list 1991 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2160 78 Street?
It has 52 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.