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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 66
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak throughout ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section ''front ''
Jan 21, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 14, 2020
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
Jan 14, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 14, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded refrigerator with door intact at center yard
Jan 14, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
May 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty west apt 1a joe cooper. , section '' ''
Sep 18, 1992 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 1 sty west apt 1a kitchen. , section '' ''
Sep 18, 1992 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.