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1278 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1914 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

5 open violations, none immediately hazardous. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
55
Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202200
202300
202400
202541
2026 so far00

Plus 54 violations from 1986 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Pests 2
  • Roof and outside the building 1
  • Heat and hot water 1
Open per apartment
0.8 (5 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
6 Jul 2025 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Heat season

No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here last winter (2025–26). That is the city's record: it only holds what somebody reported.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26000

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Hazardous5 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jan 2019Not complied with 17 Jun 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jan 2019Not complied with 17 Jun 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate... in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 14 Nov 2012Not complied with 17 Jun 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate.. in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 15 Dec 2003Not complied with 17 Jun 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required fixture present light not on

    Issued 12 Feb 1999Not complied with 17 Jun 2024Electrical§ 27-2040

54 closed violations, plus 18 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective holes at metal cornice at building front roof

    Issued 6 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 19 Oct 2025Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at.. yard

    Issued 6 Jul 2025Violation dismissed 15 Oct 2025Pests§ 27-2017 +6

  • Replace with new the missing upper and lower escutcheon plate at steam riser in the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 5 May 2025Violation dismissed 10 Aug 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats excreta in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 5 May 2025Violation dismissed 10 Aug 2025Pests§ 27-2017 +6

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 5 May 2025Violation closed 8 Jul 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling throughout at cellar

    Issued 1 Jul 2019Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling throughout at cellar

    Issued 1 Jul 2019Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen, 1st story at west

    Issued 24 Jun 2019Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Appliances§ 27-2070

  • Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Jun 2019Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 24 Jun 2019Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass pane at lower sash window in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 24 Jun 2019Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1;, 2nd story at west

    Issued 24 Jun 2019Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood jamb at the door in the entrance, 1st story

    Issued 19 Apr 2019Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective.. in the entrance, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jan 2019Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire ceiling at cellar

    Issued 18 Sept 2002Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Electrical§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room at fire escape

    Issued 18 Sept 2002Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Refit boiler room door cellar center.

    Issued 21 Oct 1986Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Heat and hot water§ D26-10.01

  • Provide a proper screw cap for the cleanout of trap cellar north.

    Issued 21 Oct 1986Violation closed 17 Jun 2024§ D26-16.01

  • Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar front.

    Issued 21 Oct 1986Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Garbage and cleanliness§ D26-11.01 +2

  • Provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar north.

    Issued 21 Oct 1986Violation closed 17 Jun 2024§ D26-16.01

  • Replace with new the missing handrail & guardrail of front street stairs to cellar.

    Issued 14 Oct 1986Violation closed 17 Jun 2024Floors and stairs§ D26-10.01

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape in the 6th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 24 Jun 2019Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood base cabinet under sink in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Jun 2019Violation dismissed 10 Sept 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective metal strike plate at door frame jamb in the entrance, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Jun 2019Violation dismissed 10 Sept 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Fire escape defective. properly secure the loose bracket below 2nd sty balcony rear of building at fire escape

    Issued 1 Jul 2019Violation closed 8 Aug 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of hand rail preventing drop ladder from reaching to ground at rear stack. at fire escape

    Issued 1 Jul 2019Violation closed 8 Aug 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Jun 2019Violation closed 14 Jul 2019Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame jamb at door in the entrance, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Jun 2019Violation closed 14 Jul 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Remove the illegal fastening sliding bolt lock with key hole for padlock installed on door in the entrance, 1st story at east

    Issued 24 Jun 2019Violation closed 14 Jul 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items rear at fire escape

    Issued 18 Sept 2002Violation closed 3 Jul 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact cellar front.

    Issued 21 Oct 1986Violation closed 3 Jul 2019Appliances§ D26-10.01 +1

  • Provide adequate lighting cellar rear.

    Issued 14 Oct 1986Violation closed 3 Jul 2019Electrical§ D26-19.01

  • Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the bottom air shaft north east and south west.

    Issued 14 Oct 1986Violation closed 3 Jul 2019Garbage and cleanliness§ D26-11.01 +2

  • Replace with new the missing sewer pit cover cellar front.

    Issued 14 Oct 1986Violation closed 3 Jul 2019Leaks and plumbing§ D26-10.01

  • Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass pane in the 2nd room from north, 1st story at east

    Issued 20 Feb 2019Violation closed 25 Jun 2019§ 27-2005

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance, 1st story at east

    Issued 20 Feb 2019Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color..west wall in the 7th room from north, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jan 2019Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles near bathtub at south wall in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jan 2019Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the 3rd room from north, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jan 2019Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate.. in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jan 2019Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of -house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 27 Aug 2002Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty west an apartment lopez., section '' ''

    Issued 3 Jan 1990Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair the broken or defective window frames & sashes thru out 1 sty west an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 3 Jan 1990Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls private hall & under sink 1 sty west an apartment kitchen., section '' ''

    Issued 3 Jan 1990Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 1 sty west an apartment kitchen & bathroom., section '' ''

    Issued 3 Jan 1990Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring outlets 1 sty west an apartment kitchen., section '' ''

    Issued 3 Jan 1990Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Electrical§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly secure the loose light fixture north wall 2 and 3 sty pub hall.

    Issued 21 Oct 1986Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Walls and ceilings§ D26-10.01

  • Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall and boiler room door.

    Issued 14 Oct 1986Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Heat and hot water§ D26-17.10

  • Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at the lower sash of the window at east in the 5th room from east, 1st story

    Issued 19 Apr 2019Violation closed 29 May 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective (inoperative) electrical outlet at south wall in the 7th room from north, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jan 2019Violation closed 6 Apr 2019Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 7th room from north, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jan 2019Violation closed 6 Apr 2019Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Properly repair the broken or defective (inoperative) electrical outlet at east wall in the 6th room from north, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jan 2019Violation closed 6 Apr 2019Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from north, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jan 2019Violation closed 6 Apr 2019Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures.... in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 14 Nov 2012Violation dismissed 6 Feb 2013§ 27-2070

77 violations on record in total, 5 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

2 complaints in three years, 0 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Pests0 / 2

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

No HPD Housing Court cases on record for this building.

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

  • 20251 eviction
  • 20241 eviction

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2026No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 6 earlier reports
  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)
  • 2020No infested units reported (2018 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Registered managing agent

    JEFFREY HOMAPOUR

    Public records list JEFFREY HOMAPOUR as the registered managing agent for this address as of 30 Jul 2026. Source: HPD registration.

  • Owner of record

    1278 HALSEY LLC

    Public records list 1278 HALSEY LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 30 Jul 2026. Source: HPD registration.

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What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city has 5 open hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern and what has been done since.
  2. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2026). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  3. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  4. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 3034130013 · Block 3413, Lot 13 · Building class C2