278 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
278 Court Street is a historic four-story, three-unit building in Cobble Hill, constructed in 1851. The property has maintained consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2025, with all reports indicating zero infested units.
The building has experienced several notable issues in recent years, including an active Environmental Control Board violation as of March 2024 regarding uncompleted work under jobs #321588750 and #340711509, with a penalty of $1,250 imposed. Multiple violations were issued in June 2023 related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2019, though these were subsequently dismissed. The Department of Buildings has recorded several complaints and violations over the years, including a 2024 complaint about work without a permit (resulting in no violations found), and a 2023 complaint regarding construction contrary to approved plans.
Historical violations include a 2010 and 2009 citation for inadequate front entrance lighting, which was certified as corrected in 2020. Several permits have been issued for the building in recent years, with the most recent being an AL permit issued on July 29, 2024. The property's maintenance record shows regular attention to required inspections and filings, though there have been occasional lapses that resulted in violations, most of which were resolved or dismissed following proper certification or compliance.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1851 |
Total area | 5000 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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