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778 Remsen Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07914-0055Map

Owner of record: Bajwa, Ali M

778 Remsen Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bajwa, Ali M. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on April 12, 2026. 33 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
46

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 12, 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 · 33

  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall, appx. 8 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective glass at door in the terrace located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that's missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 , the drop ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Abate the nuisance consisting of suspended ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 19, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 19, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 19, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling & walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 19, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 19, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 19, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass pane lower sash window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 19, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 19, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance to building metal door

    Mar 19, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 4, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. noted: private garage converted to living room sheetrock partition installed across opening to garage, cellar arrang- ed as living space with bathroom,bedroom & various rooms constructed all work 100% completed. remedy: obtain permits if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition

    May 4, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted : in that garage in front of bldg has been eliminated. converting garage into a habitable room garage door. sealed. new entrance door installed w/ a window on side all work done w/

    Jan 29, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted : @ front of above premises garage door has been removed & replaced w/ a 30 door (hinged) & 2 windows. also note 1 window has a a/c unit in it. remedy : obtain a permit if feasible

    Jan 26, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted at front of house garage door removedconverted to brick wall & 12'x 4 wood awning structure erected at fro nt.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible(or)restore to prior legal use &

    Dec 9, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work with out a permit work noted(1)having removed garage door blockedup opening with plywood and create (1)window with a/c sleave and (1)d oor approx 32 x 80 for entrance to location were garage was located

    Mar 22, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg department records.which indicate parking for 1 car with 1 car garage. at time of inspection front yard and garden area converted into an illegal accessory parking

    Mar 22, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit work noted having erected metal structure approx 24 ft long and 16 ft w and 8 ft high with an overhead roll down pate installed at front of property also illegally removed overhead garage door

    Nov 5, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy note cofo # 196465 indicate cellar ordinary first fl auxillary recreation room storage and one car garage second and third fl one family each

    Nov 5, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted at front of property erected a metal structure with wood framing approx 25' long x15' wide used a car port with vehicle parked in structure at time of inspection. remedy: obtain a p

    Sep 22, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit. noted at front of property erected metal structive approx 25' long x 15' wide to use: as a garage conparked in structure at inspection. remedy; remove metal structrue obtain permit if feasi

    Mar 14, 2003

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted;having contructed a large structure in front of existing garage under house.structure constructed approx.30 ft. x20 ft. at entire front yard to lot line.

    Sep 17, 2002

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #196464 noted:1st floor converted from recreation ring storage & 2 car garage to:1 family quarters w/2 bedrooms,3 pc bathroom,lvrm,& kitchen

    Sep 17, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt PRIVAT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt PRIVAT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt PRIVAT

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 30, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 30, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Nov 22, 2025Non-market transferThree family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1960
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,166 ft²
Lot area
2,283 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
42
Block / lot
7914 / 55
Assessed value
$57,360
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 778 Remsen Avenue

Who owns 778 Remsen Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bajwa, Ali M.

Does 778 Remsen Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 778 Remsen 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 778 Remsen Avenue built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 778 Remsen Avenue?

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.