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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
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HPD housing violations · 1
- BHazardous
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
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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
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.