Brooklyn · Block 7120 · Lot 10 · 11223

178 Avenue U

2 floors · 3,080 sq ft · built 1931 · class K2 · owner of record: Hal Orenstein

4open violations
$7,500ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
435dto Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
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 70 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
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 15 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 435 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (4) · $7,500 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Sep 29, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
NOTED AT A 2-STORY MIXED USE BUILDING OBSERVED A FULLY ENCLOSED SIDEWALK STRUCTURE APPROX. 46 FEET WIDE, 24 FEET LONG, 9 FEET TALL AND PROJECTING APPROX. 14 FEET OFF OF FACADE. NO PERMITS FOUND FOR SAID STRUCTU
#39205956R
Dec 9, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
Sep 10, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
AT THE ENCLOSED OUTDOOR SEATING/DINING AREA (WEST 6ST SIDE) OBSERVED AN AIRHANDLER WITH AN ATTACHED GAS FIRED BURNER. UNIT IS ENCLSOED WITH A COMBUSTIBLE WOOD ENCLOSURE. NO PERMIT FOR GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION
#39203679Z
Nov 18, 2026
PENDING
$2,500
Sep 10, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
OBSERVED AT THE ENCLOSED OUTDOOR SEATING DINING AREA AT THE WEST 6ST SIDE A FUNCTIONING MUSHROOM KITCHEN EXHAUST EXITING FUMES. POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO PUBLIC., REPAIR AND/REPLACE
#39203680X
Nov 18, 2026
PENDING
$2,500
Aug 11, 2026Unknown CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT ON FILE WITH DEPT OF BUILDING FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING OUTLETS,AND CONDUIT AT GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE EXTERIOR. REMEDY: OBTAIN
#35683534H
Oct 21, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
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Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Sep 29, 2026ECBConstruction: NOTED AT A 2-STORY MIXED USE BUILDING OBSERVED A FULLY ENCLOSED SIDEWALK STRUCTURE APPROX. 46 FEET WIDE, 24 FEET LONG, 9 FEET TALL AND PROJECTING APPROX. 14 FEET OFF OF FACADE. NO PERMITS FOUND FOR SAID STRUCTUOpen
Sep 10, 2026ECBConstruction: AT THE ENCLOSED OUTDOOR SEATING/DINING AREA (WEST 6ST SIDE) OBSERVED AN AIRHANDLER WITH AN ATTACHED GAS FIRED BURNER. UNIT IS ENCLSOED WITH A COMBUSTIBLE WOOD ENCLOSURE. NO PERMIT FOR GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONOpen
Sep 10, 2026ECBConstruction: OBSERVED AT THE ENCLOSED OUTDOOR SEATING DINING AREA AT THE WEST 6ST SIDE A FUNCTIONING MUSHROOM KITCHEN EXHAUST EXITING FUMES. POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY TO PUBLIC., REPAIR AND/REPLACEOpen
Aug 11, 2026ECBUnknown: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT ON FILE WITH DEPT OF BUILDING FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING OUTLETS,AND CONDUIT AT GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE EXTERIOR. REMEDY: OBTAINOpen

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City records as of Oct 22, 2026, 9:11 AM ET. BBL 3071200010.

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