278 East 3 Street
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00372-0012Map
Owner of record: Two Buildings Tenants United HDFC, INC.
278 East 3 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 18 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Two Buildings Tenants United HDFC, INC.. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on August 3, 2026. 2 of the 41 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 43
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 30
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 41
- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft. at ceiling and north wall in the 2nd bathroom from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum allow temprature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at north fire door to roof
Oct 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at south fire door to roof
Oct 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door
Oct 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door ( south section ) to roof at public hall, 5th story
Nov 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead south wall at public hall, 5th story
Nov 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department bulkhead south wall at public hall, 5th story
Nov 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fair retardant material all walls and ceiling at bulkhead.
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fair retardant material all walls and ceiling at bulkhead.
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). (defective) located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2017 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector (defective) located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2017 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents at rear yard
Jul 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose west closet sliding door hardware in the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose south closet sliding door hardware in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. 3wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, east wall in the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 10 square feet east wall, 12 square feet at west wall, 8 square feet at south wall, 10 square feet at ceiling in the 5th bathroom from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall, ceiling in the 5th bathroom from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th bathroom from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 6th room from north, the foyer , the 4th room from north, the 1st room from north at west, the 1st room from north at east, the 2nd private hallway from north, the 5th bathroom from north, the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic washbasin at the watercloset compartment in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective doors at closets in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling (approx 24 sq ft), east wall (approx 8 sq ft), west wall (approx 4 sq ft) north wall (approx 4 sq ft) and south wall (approx 8 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation fan at west in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 43
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 2, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 27, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 2, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 31, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll16-local law 16/84 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 28, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 4
- Non-hazardous
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Jun 23, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection p#100169158. remedy: provide approved plans
Mar 16, 1994 · Penalty $125
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safely and properly remove material and debris from const. site noted: debris being thrown out of upper floor windows unto side- walk and adjacent empty lot 278 e 3rd st. remove discontinue illegal
Sep 30, 1991 · Penalty $345
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certify- ing to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.
Jan 28, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 5C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - General
Window guards
Aug 10, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 11, 2009 · Apt A1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D9)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 26,780 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,095 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 372 / 12
- Assessed value
- $920,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132921, last renewed Nov 19, 2025.
Questions about 278 East 3 Street
Who owns 278 East 3 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Two Buildings Tenants United HDFC, INC..
Does 278 East 3 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 278 East 3 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 278 East 3 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 278 East 3 Street?
It has 18 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.