1270 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228

1270 78th Street in Dyker Heights is a 2-story, 3-unit building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Zhong Hang Lin. The property has experienced persistent maintenance and regulatory compliance issues in recent years, most notably concerning unauthorized unit conversions and safety violations. As of July 2025, there are multiple open violations related to illegal occupancy and safety concerns, including an active penalty for failing to provide a required fire alarm system ($6,250), and another for maintaining an illegally converted dwelling with unauthorized units ($53,000).

Inspection records from 2024-2025 reveal ongoing rodent problems, with multiple sightings and the need for bait applications. The building has a documented history of residential comfort issues, particularly in late 2019 and early 2020, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Additional concerns have included unsanitary conditions in garbage storage areas (2023), and previous issues with window frames and pest infestations.

The property has also faced scrutiny for unauthorized modifications, including the creation of additional SRO units and partition walls, leading to several Department of Buildings violations. While some past violations have been resolved, including those from 2019-2020 related to door/window issues and specific apartment problems, the building continues to show patterns of maintenance and regulatory compliance challenges. Recent rodent control efforts have been documented through inspections in early 2025, showing ongoing pest management needs.