1278 East 70 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-08356-0086Map
Owner of record: Breeze Living Trust
1278 East 70 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1975 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Breeze Living Trust. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on February 28, 2022. 12 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 22
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 · 13
- 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.
Feb 28, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread, eight from bottom at building front stoop at public hall stairs
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible stove at 1st story rear located at apt 1
Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections sink, washbasin , bathtub , water closet at 1st story rear located at apt 1
Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Aug 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jul 23, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jul 23, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall inside closet in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jul 23, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1rr, 1st story
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 1RR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at lower window sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1rr, 1st story
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 1RR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom and return buzzer in the entrance located at apt 1rr, 1st story
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 1RR
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Occuopancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob's records. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at 1st sty rea. unlawful stove & kitchen sink present. also full bathroom present compl
Aug 6, 2018
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 15, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 23, 2017 · Apt 1RR
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 23, 2017 · Apt 1RR
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 23, 2017 · Apt 1RR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1RR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1RR
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 1RR
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 1RR
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 1RR
Close - General
Mold
Feb 1, 2013 · Apt GRD
Close - General
Floor
Feb 1, 2013 · Apt GRD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1975
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,784 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,625 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 8356 / 86
- Assessed value
- $298,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1278 East 70 Street
Who owns 1278 East 70 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Breeze Living Trust.
Does 1278 East 70 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 1278 East 70 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 1278 East 70 Street built?
City records list 1975 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1278 East 70 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.