Brooklyn · Block 6255 · Lot 37 · 11228

1270 78 Street

2 floors · 3 apartments · 2,360 sq ft · built 1910 · class C0 · owner of record: Lin, Zhong Hang

9open violations
$302,750ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2023-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 65 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 65 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 81 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 10 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 796 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (13) · $302,750 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jun 18, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VIO 35681485L ISSUED FOR LACK OF REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR SRO UNITS AT 1ST FL., FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
#39151434Z
Aug 27, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Jun 18, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VIOLATION 35681489Z ISSUED FOR LACK OF REQUIRED VENTILATION AND NATURAL LIGHT IN EACH BEDROOM., FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
#39151436M
Aug 27, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Jun 18, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 VIOLATION 35681487P ISSUED FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT SRO APTS., FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
#39151437Y
Aug 27, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Jun 18, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR CLASS 1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VIOLATION 35681486N ISSUED FOR LACK OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS FOR SRO UNITS., FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
#39151435K
Aug 27, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Sep 26, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
BC 907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS REQUIRED PER BC 907.2.8 AND MDL SEC 248,FOR SRO UNITS AT 1ST FLOOR APT.PREVIOUS ECB VIOLATION#35676911Z.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.
#35681487P
Apr 1, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$6,250
Sep 26, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER:LACK OF A SYSTEMOF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER WHERE IS REQUIRED PER BC 903.2;27-954,MDL SEC 248 FOR SRO UNITS AT 1ST FLOOR APARTMENT.PREVIOUS ECB VIOLATION#3567690
#35681486N
Apr 1, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
Sep 26, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.LACK OF REQUIREDNUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC 1018.1(2008 CODE);27-366;BC 1021.1(2014 CODE);BC 1006.3(2022 CODE)FOR SRO UNITS AT 1ST FLOO
#35681485L
Apr 1, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$6,250
Sep 26, 2024Quality of Life CLASS - 1
ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY WITH 3 OR MORE ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED AT 1ST FLOOR HAS BEEN CONVERTED/OCCUPIED WITH 3 ADDITIONAL SRO UNITS WITH KEY LOCKING DEVICE,PERSONAL ITEMS,AND RENT SEPARATELY
#35681483H
Apr 1, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$53,000
Sep 26, 2024Quality of Life CLASS - 1
ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY WITH 3 OR MORE ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED:AT 1ST FLOOR HAS BEEN CONVERTED/OCCUPIED WITH 3 ADDITIONAL SRO UNITS,WITH KEY LOCKING DEVICE,PERSONAL ITEMS,AND RENT SEPARATELY
#35681484J
Apr 1, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$53,000
Sep 26, 2024Quality of Life CLASS - 1
ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY WITH 3 OR MORE ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED AT 1ST FLOOR HAS BEEN CONVERTED/OCCUPIED WITH 3 ADDITIONAL SRO UNITS WITH KEY LOCKING DEVICE,PERSONAL ITEMS AND RENT SEPARATELY
#35681482X
Apr 1, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$53,000
Sep 26, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION FOR EVERY BEDROOM.NOTED:AT 1ST FLOOR APARTMENT HAVING CREATE ADDITIONAL SLEEPING QUARTERS WITHOUT
#35681489Z
Apr 1, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
May 9, 2024Quality of Life CLASS - 1
DWELLING CONVERTED/MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED WITH 3 OR MORE ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS THAN LEGALLY AUTHORIZED BY DOB RECORDS. NOTED CELLAR LEVEL CONVERTED TO 3 SRO UNITS WITH KEY LOCKING DEVICES FOR EVERY ROOM DOO
#35676905M
Feb 20, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$60,000
May 9, 2024Quality of Life CLASS - 1
DWELLING CONVERTED/MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED WITH 3 OR MORE ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS THAN LEGALLY AUTHORIZED BY DOB RECORDS. NOTED CELLAR LEVEL CONVERTED TO 3 SRO UNITS WITH KEY LOCKING DEVICES FOR EVERY ROOM DOO
#35676906Y
Feb 20, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$60,000
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HPD (9) · C 0 · B 1 · A 5
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Nov 20, 2025I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 29, 2024I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 21, 2023I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
May 1, 2026A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Aug 4, 2026
Jun 6, 2025A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Sep 9, 2025
Apr 8, 2024A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Jul 12, 2024
Jun 20, 2023B§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT FRONT YARDJul 25, 2023
Mar 21, 2023A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Jun 24, 2023
Feb 22, 2022A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.May 28, 2022

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City records as of Oct 27, 2026, 2:41 AM ET. BBL 3062550037.

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