642 East 78 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07982-0166Map
Owner of record: Scott, Arthur
642 East 78 Street is a two-family home built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Scott, Arthur. HPD has recorded 103 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 103
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 181
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 · 103
- 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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections shower stall, wash basin, water closet, sink at cellar
May 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at cellar
May 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jan 8, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2009
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 25, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jul 25, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jul 25, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jul 25, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 25, 2009
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 north
Jul 25, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jul 25, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ; the ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over skylight at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 24, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak around skylight in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit window on the west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection sink waste line, in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches, in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice, in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 13, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling, at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 13, 2008
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partition erected creating an illegal class 'a' at basement. unlawful gas range and kitchen sink present. also a bathroom
May 6, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 1, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 1, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 1, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 1, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door
May 1, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 4, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 3, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 3, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 3, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 23, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 23, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Dec 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Fire-escape
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,156 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 7982 / 166
- Assessed value
- $45,360
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 642 East 78 Street
Who owns 642 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Scott, Arthur.
Does 642 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 103 housing violations at this property.
Is 642 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 642 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 642 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.