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78 Bay 50 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06917-0021Map

Owner of record: Zhou Wen Huang

78 Bay 50 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Zhou Wen Huang. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on May 19, 2022. 4 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 19, 2022

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 · 43

  • 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.

    May 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlets and lights at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    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.

    Oct 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing shoe on the bottom string of the drop ladder at the building rear

    Jan 23, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of the storage of boxes and construction materials throughout cellar

    Jan 23, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of a storage shed attached to the building at rear yard

    Jan 23, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling thru out cellar.

    Jan 18, 1990

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of front entrance door locked preventing access to bells for apts.

    Mar 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 2nd sty balcony at lower roof rear.

    Jan 15, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electric light bulb 1st sty public hall.

    Jan 15, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof at rear.

    Jan 15, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Jan 15, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 wood shed corrugated plastic roof erected at rear yard.

    Jan 15, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disused coin game machine & restaurant equipment barring egress from rear yard.

    Jan 15, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty .

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty public hall.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 3 sty publi chall.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood tread 8 up from 1 to 2 sty public hall stairs.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood paneling erected all stys public hall.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs all stys pub halls.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear fire escape.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty balcony rear.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 & 3 sty pub hall.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bldg material all stys public halls.

    Jan 13, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall 3 sty apt bathroom.

    Jul 22, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 22, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 3 sty apt.

    Jul 22, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty apt 1 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''

    Mar 28, 1986 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 1 sty converted from class a apt to restaurant.

    Sep 9, 1976

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken, defective plasterboards cellar ceiling center.

    Sep 9, 1976

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar rear.

    Sep 9, 1976

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding metal ceiling boiler room area.

    Sep 9, 1976

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jan 20, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: a 1 story extension appox 20'x30' built at rear of above premises. remedy: obtain permit or remove illegal structure

    Jun 8, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit work noted: frame 1 story extension at rear approx 20'x 30'x 12 remedy: obtain all necessary permits if feasible or restore premises to original lawful condition

    Apr 27, 1999

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 31, 1997

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 4, 1992

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 7, 1991

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted: a 1 story extergion appox. 20' x 30'built at rear of above premises remdey: obtain permit or remove illegal stuncture.

    Jun 8, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work nioted frame 1stry extenison at rear approx 20x30x12 remedy obtain all necessary permits if feasible or restore premise to oringal lawful condition

    Apr 27, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: one story extension constructed at first story rear approximately 10 feet high 20 feet wide and 30 feet long. remedy: obtain a permit forthwith if feasible or remove all ille

    Apr 7, 1998 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. a 1 story extension approx 20'x30' built at rear of above premises. remedy: obtain approvals & permits if feasible or remove illegal structure.

    Oct 31, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted frame extension at rear of premises approx 1sty high by 20' long 15' wide. remedy: obtain all necessary permits if feasible or restore premises to original lawful condition.

    Mar 4, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit (work noted) a one sty. extension of approx 20'x30' feet built at rear of above premises. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible, or remove illegal structure.

    Jan 7, 1991 · Penalty $285

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 19, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 18, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 18, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,800 ft²
Lot area
1,933 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
313
Council district
47
Block / lot
6917 / 21
Assessed value
$96,840
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #811028, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.

Questions about 78 Bay 50 Street

Who owns 78 Bay 50 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zhou Wen Huang.

Does 78 Bay 50 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 Bay 50 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 78 Bay 50 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 Bay 50 Street?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.