2978 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11229BBL 3-06792-0009Map
Owner of record: The Joyce S. Sternberger Living Trust
2978 Nostrand Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11229. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is The Joyce S. Sternberger Living Trust. HPD has recorded 118 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 118
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 120
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 118
- 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 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule
Oct 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16308758 issued 14-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt B1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge on apt. entrance door in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt B1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt B1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door frame at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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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.
Mar 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening from vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 25, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - 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 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt A2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt A2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt A2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ....
Dec 30, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a heavy duty mechanical lock to the door at building entrance
Dec 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lockset at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt C1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt C1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt C1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 28 sq ft at ceiling, 8 sq ft at north wall and around window frame at north wall in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt C1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective enamel reglaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt C1
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Code: replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt bldg, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt bldg, 3rd story
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 3rd story
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of commercial roll up gate obstructing safe landing of drop ladder at front stack at fire escape
Oct 28, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall , 1st story
Oct 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking set assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Oct 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lockset at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 18, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2021
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of commercial roll up gate obstructing drop ladder from safe landing at building front stack at fire escape
Mar 24, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Mar 24, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 24, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at ..... at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2021
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
Mar 24, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance door , 1st story
Mar 24, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Mar 24, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles chained to balustrade at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 24, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2020 · Apt B2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2020 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt LL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 18, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 18, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt B1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2014 · Apt C1
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 20, 2014 · Apt C1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 20, 2014 · Apt C1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 20, 2014 · Apt C1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 6792 / 9
- Assessed value
- $280,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #307911, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.
Questions about 2978 Nostrand Avenue
Who owns 2978 Nostrand Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Joyce S. Sternberger Living Trust.
Does 2978 Nostrand Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 118 housing violations at this property.
Is 2978 Nostrand Avenue 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 2978 Nostrand Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2978 Nostrand Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.