178 Franklin Street

Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00187-0002Map

178 Franklin Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 5 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 180 Franklin Lofts Ltd. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on November 2, 2022.

HPD violations: 3
DOB violations: 20
ECB violations: 5
HPD complaints: 1

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 Nov 2, 2022

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

Good

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 · 3

IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 20

Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 29, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 26, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 27, 2008
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 19, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 9, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1f1075
Feb 25, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)remove locks on hoistway doors.(52)provide buffer spring for cwt.(53)cease practice of transporting passenger on freight elevator
Jul 29, 1988
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 5

Class - 2
Failure to distribute or post notice of protection plan. at time of inspection,work in progress on the 5th fl apt 14b approximately 85% of work completed. no tenant protection plan(tpp) posted in lobby,hallways
Apr 22, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to distribute or post safe construction bill of rights. at time of inspection,work in progress on the 5th fl,apt 14b approximately 85% of work completed. no construction bill of rights posted in hallway
Apr 22, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 3
40m07.40m machine door walls & door missing provide as to code
Jan 26, 2009 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner. observed that the sprinkler system main (os&y) valve double(detection)check secondary (os&y) valve all completely disconnected & laying on the flr observ
Dec 26, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74m,74#, 74-provide designated orerator for frieght elevator 74a-cease the practice of taking passengers on frieght elevator
Mar 23, 1993
Resolve

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Mar 11, 2026	$2,098,580	Coops - elevator apartments	—

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built: 1910
Floors: 6
Residential units: 5
Building area: 16,568 ft²
Lot area: 2,964 ft²
Zoning: C6-2A
Community board: 101
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 187 / 2
Assessed value: $2,730,150
Landmark / historic district: Tribeca West Historic District

HPD registration #139867, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 178 Franklin Street

Who owns 178 Franklin Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 180 Franklin Lofts Ltd.

Does 178 Franklin Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.

Is 178 Franklin 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 178 Franklin Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 178 Franklin Street?

It has 5 residential units.

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