525 East 78 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07957-0008Map
Owner of record: Alexander, Alain
525 East 78 Street is a two-family home built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Alexander, Alain. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on June 17, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 115
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 38
- BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of an uncapped gas line at the north wall at cellar
Nov 23, 2022
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.
Oct 4, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal-up for all accessible openings in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cella
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt CELLA
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar (west 1), vacate# 211465 posted on 9/26/22
Sep 26, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at wash basin, water closet, bathtub, kitchen sink at cellar
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at cellar
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit at base cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north and west walls at the closet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jun 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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 3, 2nd story
Jun 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north and west walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jun 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wall cabinets at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jun 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and north wall apprx 10 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jun 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jun 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jun 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at all walls in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at all walls in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wall cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling , (approx. 4 square feet) in the bathroom located at apt 3flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - 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. located at apt 3flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outltes and wall switch, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlets and wall switch, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3flr, 3rd story
May 9, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wall cabinets pulling from wall. in the kitchen located at apt 3flr, 3rd story
May 9, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit balcony door in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective drawer at base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket door refigerator. in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at iron security door at building entrance
Apr 13, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - 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 3flr, 3rd story
Apr 11, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit cabinets door in the kitchen located at apt 3flr, 3rd story
Apr 11, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3flr, 3rd story
Apr 11, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or dept of building records.private dwelling illegally converted into multiple dwelling.partitions erected creating an illegal class"a"apartment at cellar.unlawful
Sep 14, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Window guards
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 27, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Window guards
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Jun 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 26, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 19, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - General
Mold
May 19, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 19, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 19, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 19, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 19, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - General
Window guards
May 18, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
May 13, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Window guards
May 9, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 9, 2011 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 1, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 7957 / 8
- Assessed value
- $57,180
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 525 East 78 Street
Who owns 525 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Alexander, Alain.
Does 525 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 525 East 78 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 525 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 525 East 78 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.