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78 Charles Street

Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00620-0058Map

Owner of record: Seventy Eight Tenant Corp

78 Charles Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1897 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Seventy Eight Tenant Corp. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on October 25, 2019. 2 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 25, 2019

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 12

  • 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 25, 2019

    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
  • 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

    Jun 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2015

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    File with this department a telephone number at which the owner or a responsible person can be reached at all hours in the event of an emergency. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2015

    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

    Jun 18, 2015

    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

    Jun 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint steam riser ktichen 1 sty west apt 1w pattern 989 1634 er1. located at apt 1w

    Dec 10, 1991 · Apt 1W

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition class a apt converted into duplex 1 sty west apt 1w to basement.

    Dec 10, 1991

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 16, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 16, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 5R

    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 (C6)
Year built
1897
Floors
5
Residential units
15
Building area
9,900 ft²
Lot area
2,621 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
102
Council district
3
Block / lot
620 / 58
Assessed value
$1,431,000
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #128260, last renewed Jul 31, 2025.

Questions about 78 Charles Street

Who owns 78 Charles Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Seventy Eight Tenant Corp.

Does 78 Charles Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 Charles Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 78 Charles Street built?

City records list 1897 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 Charles Street?

It has 15 residential units.

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