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747 East 78 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07999-0017Map

Owner of record: Paul, Chinette

747 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 Paul, Chinette. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on October 8, 2025. 26 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 8, 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 · 29

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling inside closet in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall, south wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 west at north

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for fixtures at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk

    Sep 27, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical supply in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no water supply to faucets at washbasin , shower stall and water closet in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in closet at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt firstf, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — 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.

    Jul 30, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maxiimum allowed temperature of the 130.f degrees at hot water fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling,and all wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the ceiling, east and south walls, in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 west at north

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at the caulking and grout joints of the ceramic tiles at north, east and south walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the ceiling, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the ceiling, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: garage door removed replaced w/brick veneer wall w/2 windows & a/c sleeve. work is contrary to that indicatedin c of o 169305. c of o indicates 2 car garage. remedy: obtain all

    Jan 7, 2012

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1960
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,214 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
318
Council district
46
Block / lot
7999 / 17
Assessed value
$63,720
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 747 East 78 Street

Who owns 747 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Paul, Chinette.

Does 747 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 747 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 747 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 747 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.