# 178 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223

BBL 3071200010 · Block 7120 · Lot 10 · BIN 3192469  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/178-avenue-u-3071200010  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 2106 W 6 St

## Summary

178 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11223; tax lot BBL 3071200010) is a store building (building class K2: store building (subtype K2)), built around 1931, on a 2,600 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as HAL ORENSTEIN. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $391,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four active ECB violations and 21 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 44 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “178 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 (BBL 3071200010)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/178-avenue-u-3071200010. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 4 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 21 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: HAL ORENSTEIN
- Building class: K2 – Store building (subtype K2)
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 2
- Units: 0 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 2,600 sq ft · Building area: 3,080 sq ft
- Zoning: R5, C1-3
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $391,000, assessed value $175,950, tax class 4
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-10-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-10-03 from GAMBINO, VERONICA; GAMBINO, CLARA to ORENSTEIN, CARMELA; ORENSTEIN, HAL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1989-12-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1989-12-17 from GAMBINO,IGNATIUS/HEIR OF; GAMBINO, CLARA; GAMBINO, ENRICO A; GAMBINO, CLARE; O'KANE, VERONICA; HENDRIE, MARY; GAMBINO, FRANK to GAMBINO, CLARA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1989-02-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1989-02-01 from GEAGER, PAULA; GAMBINO, IGNATIUS; GAMBINO, PHILIP/DISTOF; GAMBINO, FRANK; VENTRELLO, ANTOINETTE; GAMBINO, VERONICA/INDIV to GAMBINO, VERONICA; GAMBINO, IGNATIUS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00887243-I1: Mechanical Systems — REPLACE A HVAC UNIT ON ROOF ON AN EXISITING TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING.. Issued 2023-07-03, expires 2023-12-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2017-08-01 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301880061: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2017-08-01, expires 2018-08-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-11-21 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321305663: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2016-11-21, expires 2017-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-05-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321305663: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2016-05-16, expires 2016-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-02-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301880061: Alteration. Issued 2008-02-13, expires 2009-02-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-09-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301880061: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2006-09-11, expires 2007-09-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-04-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301880061: Alteration. Issued 2006-04-20, expires 2007-02-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-06-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301543408: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2004-06-07, expires 2005-06-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-04-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301543408: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2004-04-05, expires 2004-08-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-04-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301543408: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-04-05, expires 2004-08-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-01-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301114675: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2001-01-12, expires 2001-06-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-11-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301070098: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2000-11-30, expires 2001-11-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-10-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301070098: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2000-10-10, expires 2001-03-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-10-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301070098: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2000-10-10, expires 2000-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $1,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-09-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-08-11 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $1,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-09-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Iwc: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER SUBS OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $10,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Iwc: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 3RD OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $3,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Iwc: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 3RD OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $3,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-04 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Iwc: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 2ND OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $600. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-04 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Iwc: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 2ND OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $600. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-05-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-05-16 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Unpaid balance $1,750. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Iwc: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 2ND OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-12-13 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: HEATING AND REFRIGERATING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-07-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Iwc: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-07-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Iwc: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-02-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-02-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: PERMITS. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-08-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-09-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-06-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 3RD OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-12-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 2ND OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-12-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 2ND OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-11-20 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 2ND OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

Showing 20 of 25. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3071200010/hearings

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Establishment – Food Contaminated. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-13 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Establishment – Food Protection. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-17 | open (Open) | 311 request to DOB: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) – Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Real Time Enforcement – Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Plumbing – Gas Hook-Up/Piping - Illegal Or Defective. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Plumbing – Gas Hook-Up/Piping - Illegal Or Defective. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Plumbing – Gas Hook-Up/Piping - Illegal Or Defective. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Plumbing – Gas Hook-Up/Piping - Illegal Or Defective. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 44. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3071200010/complaints

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as HAL ORENSTEIN. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1994-10-03 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1994-10-03). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1994-10-03 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1994-10-03). | 636b-3b5g |

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