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78 Catherine Street

Manhattan, NY 10038BBL 1-00111-0150Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Homeless Services

78 Catherine Street is a school building built in 1950 in Manhattan, 10038. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Homeless Services. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on July 17, 2017.

HPD violations
1
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
61
HPD complaints
107

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jul 17, 2017

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 1

  • B

    Properly secure the loose 1st marble tread at the 2nd story leading to the 3rd story at the public hall stairs.

    Jul 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 61

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed active leak in gas meter room. potentially a fall hazard., repair and/replace

    Nov 29, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. observed obstructed exits doors passageway at exposure 2. in case of emergency all passage ways must be unobstructed., remove obstruction

    Nov 29, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1 (2014 code); 27-371; bc 1008.1.9 (2014 code); bc 1010.1.8 (2022 code); bc 1010.1.9 (2022 code).observe

    Nov 29, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing. observed non self closing doors at basement level. in an emergency non closing doors may aid a fire or smoke hazard., repair/replace door

    Nov 29, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Observed 1 ceiling penetration on the 3rd floor and the other on the first floor. this is a hazardous condition because it can aid with smoke and or fire traveling through building., provide/maintain fire stopp

    Oct 31, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed rusted and corrode gas pipe in gas meter room located at basement/cellar. as per 102.3 of the plumbing code maintenance. installations, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in p

    Oct 31, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed 1 painted sprinkler head on the 2nd fl and multiple painted sprinkler heads on the 1st fl. also observed sprinkler head on 4th floor to close to light fixture. as per 102.3 of the pc, installations bot

    Oct 31, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed in the basement/cellar no ventilation in the gas meter room. as per e 4 of the fuel gas code gas meter room shall be properly vented., repair and/or replace

    Oct 31, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply with commissioner's orders.records indicate no app made to correct or certify ecb #35583848m #35290291p.remedy:comply with commissioner's orders.

    Jan 8, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    I did not observe any fresh air ventilation in the gas meter room., repair and/or replace

    Dec 29, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    At roof level large section of cooper flashing has ripped off and is hanging on roof, also smaller parts of flashing have come off along wall., repair and/or replace

    Dec 22, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply with commissioner's orders.records indicate no app was made to correct or certify ecb #35583953y & #35290291p.remedy:comply with commissioner's orders.

    Nov 26, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    An unlawful act.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.failure to correct and certify summons#35290291p issued on 08/30/2017,for electrical work without a permit.rem:comply with ec code.

    Aug 24, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Federal fst-125 hft steam boiler ftm

    Jan 4, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records. noted:building occupied as a shelter under c of o#64248 which indicates building to be used as a public school(p.s.126). remedy:discont

    Sep 26, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current certificate of operation. noted:observed at 1st fl-cafeteria/dining area arranged w/ tables and chairs for the accomodation of 112 persons, posted signage indicate

    Sep 26, 2018

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed building occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2. noted:building altered under job#100348045 which was disapproved on 1/15/92, from a public school into a shelter. remedy:obtain

    Sep 26, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records.noted:observed premises fully occupied as a shelter under c of o #64248 which indicates premise to be a public s

    Mar 9, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:observed existing emergency light packages at 4th floor stair g 2nd floor stair g

    Mar 9, 2018

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed throughout cellar at various locations-water penetration water enteringbuilding through walls at cellar and pooling on the ground within elec

    Mar 9, 2018

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1.-28-118.3.2.noted:building altered under job #100348045 which was disapproved on 01/15/1992.from a public school to a

    Mar 9, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. inaugust 30,2017 an electrical violation was issued to the respondent. the respondent failed to comply with (nyc).electrical code #27-3018(b)

    Jan 25, 2018

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35290314z issued on 08/30/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.in chillar approximately

    Jan 24, 2018 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35290312p issued on 08/30/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.on floors pressure gauge

    Jan 24, 2018 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissionr's order contained in summons/violation #35290314z issued on 08/30/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1and 1rcny102-01.observed in cellar approxi

    Nov 24, 2017 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissionr's order contained in summons/violation #35290312p issued on 08/30/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 observed on all floors pressure gauges in

    Nov 24, 2017 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/out a permit observed in bsmt:the electrical installation of power feeders,branch circuit wiring,panels & transfer switches to provide power to bldg from a backup power generator prior to obta

    Aug 30, 2017

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tests. observed on all floors presssure gauges installed on the floor control valves for which dob records do not show that any test was done. photo taken. rem: pe

    Aug 30, 2017

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. observed in cellar approximately 100 feet of condensate returen line without a permit was installed.remedy:obtain all required permits.

    Aug 30, 2017

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. observed in celladr approximately 100 feet of condensate return line installed that dob records do not indicate that it was tested. photo taken. rem: perfo

    Aug 30, 2017 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. observed on all floors pressure gauges installed at the floor control valves for the fire sprinkler system without a permit.remedy:obtain all required permits.

    Aug 30, 2017

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain building in code-compliant manner. re: installation/maintenance of plumbing materials/equipment per pc 102.3; 27-902. observed on all floors at the floor control valves for the fire sprinkler s

    Aug 30, 2017

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: no fire stoppking per bc 712.3; 27-345. noted: fire stop missing for thru wall pipe by room 237 and also by staircase e by room 210. rem: provide/maintain

    Aug 30, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at cellar level observed water pentrating at various locations throughout cellar to water penetration coming in through walls at boiler room & storage

    Mar 23, 2017

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Drips - future gas connection exist down stream of appliacne. observed3/23/17 on cellar level future gas connection exist. rmdy: comply with summons. photos taken.

    Mar 23, 2017

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. re: installation/maintenance of plumbing materials/equipment per pc 102.3; 27-902. observed on 03/23/2017 in cellar fernco couplings as well as jim caps in

    Mar 23, 2017

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed on 3/23/17 in gas meter area excessive debris. rmdy: repair and/or replace. photos taken.

    Mar 23, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed on 3/23/17 no gauge on sprinkler branch main. rmdy: repair and or replace.

    Mar 23, 2017

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide power for emergency exit lighting. noted: observed emergency exit lights inoperable & not lighting up outside stairway#2d at 2nd sty outside stairway 3a 3rd sty,outside stairway 4h 7 4d 4th s

    Mar 23, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg code compliant: lack of emergency lighting per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: @ corridor adjacent to rooms 104, 204, 401inoperative emergency lighting w/ battery back-up. rem: comply w/ code

    Jul 12, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Operating a place of assembly w/out a c of operation. reissue#35171406y, 1st flr cafeteria arranged w/ tables & chairs to be occupied for 112 persons w/ posted sign for 195 occupancy. no application or certific

    Jul 12, 2016

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg code compliant: no fire stopping per bc712.3;27-345. noted: @ room 253, no fire stopping to concealed space above adjacent corridor w/ approx 2' x 2' penetration. rem: comply w/ code.

    Jul 12, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occu or building dept records.noted: cofo #64248 indicate premises is a legal public schl (use group 3) premises is now converted into j-1 residential family

    Feb 4, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current certificate of operation. noted: operating 1st flr cafeteria w/maximum occupancy 135 persons (posted) w/o a current certificate of operation.rmdy:obtain a place of

    Feb 4, 2016

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Bc3307.6.5 failure to maintain adequate illumination beneath sidewalk shed as required by code.note sidewalk shed erected under job#122369463 along exp2 has inoperable bulb rendering affected area visibly dark

    Jan 2, 2016 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner: (1) 4" x 4" square holes in ceiling of pulic halls location : near room # 313, 317 (2) waer damage sheetrock ceiling section approx 3' x 2', location 1st fl pu

    Apr 22, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passage way note : @ 1st fl, nearrecreation room "east exit" has storage of old car seats, in exit vestibule, causing an obstruction of exit passageway. storage of rolling b

    Apr 22, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner: note; (1) hard wired smoke detector loose / not secured to junction box - location outside of room 426. (2) fl #3, stair #1, emergency exit light defective bac

    Apr 22, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg. walls or appirtenances. note:(1) cracked windows/ broken/ glass- locations : next to rm #200, &, 3rd fl southeast corner. (2) loose / rotten metal hrim around large court yard window (

    Apr 22, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34916069j issued on 11.14.11 pursuant to homeless shelter in operation in school w/o a valid c/o. remedy: a valid c/o. remedy: file

    Mar 9, 2012 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 4, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 4, 2012 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 249

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 249

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 249

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Signage

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 349

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
School building (W1)
Year built
1950
Floors
4
Residential units
—
Building area
115,659 ft²
Lot area
39,875 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
111 / 150
Assessed value
$6,222,600
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 78 Catherine Street

Who owns 78 Catherine Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Homeless Services.

Does 78 Catherine Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 Catherine Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 78 Catherine Street built?

City records list 1950 as the year it was built.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.