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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Aug 3, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
18
About 100% of the building's 18 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 41

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door

    Oct 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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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  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fair retardant material all walls and ceiling at bulkhead.

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents at rear yard

    Jul 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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

    75u5.

    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

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

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.