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
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 · 33
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Three family dwellings | 3 |
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.