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78 Rivington Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00416-0069Map

Owner of record: Blake-Riv Realty,

78 Rivington Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Blake-Riv Realty,. HPD has recorded 156 housing violations here, most recently on September 23, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
156
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
320

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 23, 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
6
About 30% of the building's 20 apartments
Up from 5 in 2018

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 · 156

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door latch set at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 2A

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to garbage room at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jul 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at boiler room

    Jul 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit at fire escape window. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at boiler room

    Jul 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at boiler room

    Jul 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water, temperature exceeding 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 18, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at door leading to compactor room. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at door leading to compactor room. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at boiler room

    Jun 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze/ surface finish on bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work ... in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door.

    May 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at building entrance door.

    May 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the kitchen and bathroom. in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ....defective located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ....defective located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system key not on premises at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at boiler room

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective meeting rail sash lock at west window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx.15 sq ft in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 30, 2020 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 30, 2020 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 30, 2020 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 30, 2020 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 6th story balcony obstructing the egress at fire escape west stack

    Apr 7, 2020

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 11

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 31, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without permit. at time of inspection, i observed an illegal facade extension, made of combustible materils and attached to the bldg, with electrical work, approx 4x12 feet and 4x16 feet, 100 completed remedy: obtain all permt and / or remove structure

    Jan 11, 2021

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain:the west facade is in state of disrepair.diagonal cracks noted at 2,3,4th floors.deteriorated mortar through-out.parapet on rivington appears to be leaning.owner to engage nys pe & contractor to evaluate building & repair under permt.file for prmt by 02/15/2021 start work by 03/01/2021

    Jan 8, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install approximately 10 feet of sidewalk shed at allen street side (exposure 2) and wrap sidewalk shed around the corner of rivington st (exposure 1)side approximately 8 feet for full protection of this corner of this building

    Dec 30, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 7, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    I observed in restaurants basement 200 amps service disconnect switch missing grounding electrical conductor, provide grounding; fix all conditions as per nec and nyc amendments

    Nov 20, 2025 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    I observed in restaurants basement installation of three 200 amps breaker panels without an electrical permit on file, obtain permit; obtain electrical permit

    Nov 20, 2025 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain sws as per code at time of inspection of alt 6 story building inactive jobsite observed sws installed at exp1,2,4 not maintained as per code,it was observed vertical posts out of plumb, mud

    Jul 4, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:on exp#2 south windows at 2nd and 3rd floor cracked broken brick around the windows.rem:repair or replace.

    Feb 24, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Exp2 (allen st. side) area above 2nd floor window were the drop down ladder connects to building all the way up to the 5th floor window, deterioration of the facade & cracking throughout. cell phone communicati

    Dec 30, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls or appurtenance,existing metalcornice,roof level defective,cracked,open & sagging,cracked & open south facade sagging north east side of east facade. remedy: maintain ext

    Apr 5, 2015

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection for application #104558122 as required during construction operations.remedy: stop all work under above mentioned application & provide approved plans

    Nov 1, 2006 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain proper housekeeping in that construction materials and debris is being maintained and stored in public hallway of an occupied building during construction operation from 1st floor to the 6th

    Apr 19, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defects noted:first floor public hall floor is cracked slopping and defective marble base board is cracked and pulling away from base board.2)steps at public hallway are cracked and

    May 14, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit noted:renovation of 2 1st fl commerical stores and combined into one large store on rivigton street side on rivington street side of bldg w/o obtaining a permit. work is 95% complete (note) no

    Apr 21, 2003 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passageway or corridor, required width decreased by obstruction. noted: hallway(passageway) which is part of primary means of egress is decreased by large amount of sheet rock liening stored for work in ap

    Dec 20, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved set of plans at time of inspection. noted: work on apts 5b and 5d with peimit #102292029 expires 3/17/02 which consist of gut demo and installation of new sheet rock partition and ce

    Dec 20, 2001 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit (20% of work completed) work noted: ground fl west commercial space gutted removed lathe and plaster exposing wood studs. debris piled in space. apt. 6a completely renovated with new sheet r

    Feb 7, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Use of rigging equipment without a special riggers license.operation of hoisting equipment i an unsafe manner.insufficiant counterweights used to counterbalance outrigger.beams 3ft out and 12ft back 650 lbs us

    Jun 13, 2000 · Penalty $4,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 12, 2023 · Apt THISAP

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 13, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jun 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 10, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 10, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 10, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1920
Floors
6
Residential units
20
Building area
16,460 ft²
Lot area
3,062 ft²
Zoning
C4-4A
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
416 / 69
Assessed value
$3,699,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102441, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 78 Rivington Street

Who owns 78 Rivington Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Blake-Riv Realty,.

Does 78 Rivington Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 156 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 Rivington Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 78 Rivington Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 Rivington Street?

It has 20 residential units and 24 units in total.

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