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754 East 78 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07998-0061Map

Owner of record: Toussaint, Lynsey

754 East 78 Street is an one-family home built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Toussaint, Lynsey. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 6 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 27

  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for vacate order posted on 11/14/2014. for apt 2 w 1 vacate number is 119767

    Nov 14, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for vacate notice posted for apt 2 e 1 on 11/14/2014,vacate number is 119767

    Nov 14, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cyclinder key operated lock at entrance gate to vestibule from street

    Oct 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures entire building

    Oct 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at electrical box at cellar

    Oct 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of missing electrical panel cover at cellar

    Oct 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at building front wroth iron entrance gate. , 1st story

    Oct 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at cellar

    Oct 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of electrical hot plate at cellar

    Oct 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures building

    Oct 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at building

    Oct 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at building

    Oct 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... two sqaure feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 19, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: having a cut and at front of premises, and parking of auto over side walk area to front of premises. remedy: obtain approvals and permits, if feasable, or discontinue use.

    Mar 4, 1992

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Oct 9, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 9, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 9, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 9, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 9, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 9, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 8, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 8, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 8, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2011 · Apt PRIVA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2011 · Apt PRIVA

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
One-family home (A5)
Year built
1960
Floors
2
Residential units
1
Building area
1,260 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
318
Council district
46
Block / lot
7998 / 61
Assessed value
$42,360
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #819153, last renewed Dec 11, 2019.

Questions about 754 East 78 Street

Who owns 754 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Toussaint, Lynsey.

Does 754 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 754 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 754 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 754 East 78 Street?

It has 1 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.