701 East 78 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07999-0038Map
Owner of record: Bonhomme, Jeanette
701 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 Bonhomme, Jeanette. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on May 27, 2004. 3 of the 3 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 3
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 3
- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper and lower window sashes, rear north room 1st story apt.
May 27, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower window sash south east room, 1st story apt .
May 27, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective faucet kitchen sink, 1st story apt.
May 27, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Zoning none
At time of inspection observed a 2-story residential story in a r5b district. observed masonry fence at exp#1 & 2 at street frontage exceeding the 4'. upon inspection it was noted that fence was 6' exceeding the 4' required as per code.
Nov 18, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
At time of inspection observed a 2-story residential story in a r5b district. observed paving work being done at exp#1 &2. no permits on file for paving work. paving work approx. 20'x120'. no permits filed in dob now or in bis for this scope of work. stop all paving work at exp#1 &2.
Nov 18, 2024
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted : at time of inspection ,observed at exposure 1 at ground level ,an opining was created ,with steps and door for access to the cellar. there is no permit in dept records for this wo
Aug 19, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 3
Fence that exceeds the required height. noted : at time of inspection , observed at exposure 1 and 2 the fence exceeds the required height of 4 feet, the fence is approximately 5 feet,6 inches , this is an r5b
Aug 19, 2025 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed a 2-story residential story in a r5b district. observed paving work being done at exp#1 &2. no permits on file for paving work. paving work approx. 20'x120'. also observed masonry
Jun 12, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. observed a fence at the street frontage of exposure #1 and #2 exceeding the allowable height of 4 feet as per code. the fence height measured 6 feet, obtain all permits
Jan 22, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. observed a metal-framed awning/port measuring approx 15 ft x 12 ft installed at exp #1 in the front yard. no permits on record., obtain all permits
Jan 22, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted having replaced garage door at rear of premises with new brick wall and glass window creating a living space. remedy:obtain approvals and permits, if feasible for all const
Dec 1, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
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
- 2,214 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,867 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 7999 / 38
- Assessed value
- $61,380
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 701 East 78 Street
Who owns 701 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bonhomme, Jeanette.
Does 701 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.
Is 701 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 701 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 701 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.