Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

578 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

4
DOB Complaints
38
311 Housing Calls
18
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

93
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 93% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 578 Union Street

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement building at 578 Union Street in Gowanus, built in 1920 and currently owned by 578 Union LLC, has experienced multiple recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024. Recent inspections in October 2024 revealed violations including mold, water leaks, and ceiling problems in Apartment 1B, along with documented rodent infestations. The building has shown persistent water-related issues, with multiple complaints of water leaks recorded between September and October 2024, including both slow and heavy flow incidents.

There are also ongoing issues with rodent infestations, as evidenced by multiple DOHMH complaints and inspections showing rat activity throughout 2024 and into 2025. Safety systems have been flagged in recent violations, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1B. The property's history shows three separate complaints regarding illegal conversions between 2019-2023, though inspectors were either denied access or could not locate the address during their inspections.

Water-related violations have been consistently documented, with emergency complaints about heavy flow water leaks recorded in both October 2024 and September 2024. The building's maintenance record shows some improvement, as evidenced by several violations being certified as corrected by December 2024, including repairs to ceilings and addressing paint issues in the basement. Fortunately, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, with all previous reporting periods showing zero affected units. Recent rodent control efforts have included bait application in May 2025, though inspections continue to identify rat activity as an ongoing concern.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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578 Union StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Gowanus.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1920
Total area 5940 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
18
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
38
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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578 Union Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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578 Union Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 578 Union Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-10-182024-10-29Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-182024-10-29Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-182024-10-29Paint/plaster-CeilingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-092024-10-26Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-082024-09-15Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 578 Union Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-10-24BCloseNone1B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-24ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING EAST AND WEST WALL AT BASEMENT2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-24COpenNone1BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-10-24COpenNone1BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-10-24BCloseNone1B§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 15 SQUARE FEET AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 578 Union Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-10-18 05:50WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2024-10-18 05:50PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2024-10-18 05:50UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-10-09 11:31RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-10-09 11:07WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 578 Union Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39303042023-10-06CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-10-23Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-10-23)
38316622022-02-14CLOSEDUnlicensed/Illegal Activity2022-02-14Insufficient Information/unable To Locate Address (2022-02-14)
37031622019-05-21CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2020-04-23Access Denied – 2nd Attempt (2020-04-23)
36821272019-01-09CLOSEDGas Utility Referral2019-04-23Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-04-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 578 Union Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 578 Union Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 578 Union Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-06-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-150002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-050002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-230002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 578 Union Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-28BAITBait applied
2025-05-20ComplianceRat Activity
2024-11-04ComplianceRat Activity
2024-09-16InitialRat Activity
2024-03-07BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 578 Union Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 578 Union Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 578 Union Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 578 Union Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 578 Union Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 578 Union Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 578 Union Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 578 Union Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 578 Union Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 578 Union Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 578 Union Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 578 Union Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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