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78 East 3 Street

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00444-0028Map

Owner of record: Ascot Properties LLC

78 East 3 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ascot Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 66 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
66
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
47

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 15, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 5% of the building's 20 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 · 66

  • 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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal garbage containers erected under drop ladder obstructing egress at center court yard fire escape

    Dec 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bottom return rail at east and west 2nd story balcony at building front fire escape

    Dec 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bottom front rail at 2nd story balcony at building front fire escape

    Dec 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Dec 3, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide 2nd means of exgrees by removing metal fence at lot line to adjoining premises from center court yard to street affecting 10 apartments , section ''center'', 1st from south at west

    Dec 3, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide 2nd means of exgrees by removing wood fence at lot line adjoining premises from rear yard to street affecting 3 apartment , section ''south''

    Dec 3, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Dec 3, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section ''front ''

    Jan 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak throughout ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section ''front ''

    Jan 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section ''front ''

    Jan 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose door knob in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted shut peephole in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 14, 2020

    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

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected with door creating storage room under public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 14, 2020

    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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded refrigerator with door intact at center yard

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ,,, in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''rear'', at south

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 1R

    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., section at south

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    May 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)

    Apr 21, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice rear bldg in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 13, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing tenant (chane) rear bldg in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 13, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wasteline at washbasin rear bldg in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 13, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile flooring rear bldg in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 13, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin rear bldg in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 13, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color water damaged ceiling and north wall rear bldg in the kitchenette located at apt 2r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 13, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color water damaged ceiling and south wall rear bldg in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 13, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 17, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 and or near mailboxes public hall 1 sty.

    Jul 19, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty west apt 1a joe cooper. , section '' ''

    Sep 18, 1992 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 1 sty west apt 1a kitchen. , section '' ''

    Sep 18, 1992 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles 1 sty west apt 1a. , section '' ''

    Sep 18, 1992 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls ceilings 1 sty west apt 1a bathroom and kitchen. , section '' ''

    Sep 18, 1992 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front room 4 sty front west apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jun 3, 1986 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 23

  • 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 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Premises has 2-building structures on lot front & rear and 2-active fire escapes in center yard. at time of inspection observed built metal garbage cans under the fire escaper drop ladder and obstructing emerge

    Dec 4, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Premises has 2-building structures on lot front & rear and 2-active fire escapes in center yard. at time of inspection observed installed key operable lock on exit door at front building rear door which obstruc

    Dec 4, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    As per class 2 (b265) 28.303.7 failure to file a complete boiler insp report as per dob records. submit a current bo-9 report.

    Jan 9, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 20, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 20, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 1, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 1, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 30, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 2, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2010 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 27, 2010 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2010 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2010 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2010 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 17, 2006 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 17, 2006 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 17, 2006 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2006 · Apt 6R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 31, 2003 · Apt 6R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 3R

    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 (C5)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
20
Building area
7,018 ft²
Lot area
2,517 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
444 / 28
Assessed value
$1,476,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #132218, last renewed Jul 13, 2026.

Questions about 78 East 3 Street

Who owns 78 East 3 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ascot Properties LLC.

Does 78 East 3 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 66 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 East 3 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 5% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 78 East 3 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 East 3 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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