690 East 78 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07982-0087Map
Owner of record: Joycelyn Carter
690 East 78 Street is a two-family home built in 1965 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joycelyn Carter. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on August 5, 2015. 20 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 81
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 · 29
- BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for all stys 10 watts per 25 sq.ft, minimum 60 watts per single fixture at public hall
Aug 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material ,rubbish in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, apartment at north
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub drain line in the bathroom located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rotted sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling aprox 6 sq.ft in the kitchen located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
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 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall appox. 6 square feet in the kitchen located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at bathtub enclosure appox. 1 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective interior and exterior glasses at lower sash at east north window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1floo, 1st story
May 22, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
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 1floo, 1st story
May 22, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection locknut at wasteline of sink in the kitchen located at apt 1floo, 1st story
May 22, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1floo, 1st story
May 22, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1floo, 1st story
May 22, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Mar 31, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at drain pipe to sink in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Mar 31, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key activated double cylinder lock iron door, street to building, 1st story public hall.
Nov 19, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit sliding window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit - sliding window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit - sliding window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frames in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 27, 2002 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. at the time of inspection, observed a female tenant still occupying the cellar/vacated space contrary to vacate order (no.: b111/22) from the commissioner that was issued on 04/07/2022 for complaint # 3838768.
Apr 14, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
At cellar level class "a" apt. created with full kitchen, 3 pc bathroom and 2 rooms for sleeping
Apr 7, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Water and waste line installed 3 pc bathroom, res. sink. also installed gas lines for dryer and gas stove
Apr 7, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families.noted:certificate of occupancy #182518 of 161 indicate legal use as two family.alteration work noted:full partition walls
Apr 5, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit : work noted : full partition walls erected at cellar level, creating kitchen space with residential sink and gas stove, (b) two pcs bathroom toilet and sink, and bedroom with bed and dresser,
Apr 5, 2004 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Aug 3, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- General
Mold
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - General
Mold
Jan 19, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 19, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 19, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 19, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - General
Mold
Jan 19, 2014 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - General
Floor
May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 17, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 17, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 17, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 17, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - General
Floor
Apr 17, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - General
Floor
Apr 17, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 17, 2013 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 17, 2013 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Doors
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | $10 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1965
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,016 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 7982 / 87
- Assessed value
- $49,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 690 East 78 Street
Who owns 690 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joycelyn Carter.
Does 690 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 690 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 690 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1965 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 690 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.