278 Park Avenue South

Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00850-7503Map

Owner of record: Gramercy Place Condo #210

278 Park Avenue South is a condominium built in 1986 in Manhattan, 10010. It has 258 residential units across 27 floors. The owner of record is Gramercy Place Condo #210. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on November 26, 2024. 6 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 11
DOB violations: 98
ECB violations: 22
HPD complaints: 24

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 26, 2024

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 · 11

CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 12k, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 12K
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12k, 12th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 12K
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Nov 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 26e, 26th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2015 · Apt 26E
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 26e, 26th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2015 · Apt 26E
Open — Invalid certification
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 26e, 26th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2015 · Apt 26E
Open — Invalid certification
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 27th story
Sep 19, 2015
Open — Invalid certification
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 27th story
Sep 19, 2015
Open — Invalid certification
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 27th story
Sep 19, 2015
Open — Invalid certification

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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.
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 98

High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2021
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 27, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed

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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 18, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - active
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2015
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2015
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2014
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2014
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 22

Class - 1
Work without a permit. at apartment 26f observed demo of sheetrock in bathroom and kitchen area. no permit on file., obtain permit
May 20, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Work without a permit. at apartment 26f observed associated electrical work for lighting, outlets and receptacles throughout multiple rooms., obtain permit
May 20, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Observed at the time of inspection new electrical wiring to a new steam boiler replaced under application #123850546 . a check of dob records showed no active or valid permit in place for this scope of work at
Jul 3, 2019 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Observed at the time of inspection a new boiler installed under application #123850546. a water line was installed to the new boiler . this scope requires a plumbing permit . a check of dob records showed no ac
Jul 3, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
2x10. repair in car communication.
Jan 3, 2018 · Penalty $530
Resolve
Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. in front of the bldg 1 flag sign hanging on structure approx size is 8ft long & 4ft width mention"ny kids club nyp". remedy: obtain permit or restore premises prior legal condition.
Oct 18, 2017 · Penalty $400
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner in that in apt 26e on 26th fl,there are several cracks in concrete ceiling in bedroom,plaster coating has come loose & fallen onto floor. provide structural
Sep 26, 2015 · Penalty $250
Active
Class - 2
Sec. 3307.6.4.4 vertical members & beams shall be adequately braced & connected to prevent displacement or distortion of the frame work. noted: at time of inspection there are 2 brace (horizontal) unbolted &
Feb 12, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 3307.6.4.8 the underside of sidewalk shed shall be illuminated atall times either by daylight or electric lights. noted: at time of inspection (6:15am) there are no working lights on sidewalk shed.
Feb 12, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Sidewalk shed sign shall be posted at least 3 feet & no more than 6 feet from the left edge of sidewalk shed. noted: at time of inspection sidewalk shed sign is posted about 36 feet from left edge of sidewalk
Feb 12, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve

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Class - 2
Temp.const.equip.on site expired permit for side walk shed.workers working on top of scaffold doing facade.sidewalk shed permit exp. 4/1/14.remedy:stop all exterior work above sidewalk bridge.
May 28, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
3307.6.5failure to maintain sidewalk shed.noticed at time of inspec.facade work in progress sidewalk shed ercted material/debris stored on top of shed permit not obtained to store material/debris on sidewalk sh
May 28, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 2
105.8.2 temp const equip on site-exp permit.@ time of insp sidewalk shed permit exp @ site.remedy:renew permit.
Apr 2, 2014 · Penalty $830
Resolve
Class - 2
62aa02 62l10 70o02. 62l10-repair flat spot on commutator.
Apr 11, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
29m7.29j1.52o2.71l11.29 door operator cover
Oct 13, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
100i10,71q07,70o02,40o02 100- condurit broken in pit from somp pump. 71- provide light guards for pit lights 70-clean pits cars #1 & #2 40-clean motor room (old parts)
Feb 11, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
97m07 (97m07) file app & obtain permit for removal of device 1p1188
Jul 11, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
97m07 (97-m-07) file app & obtain permit for removal of device 1p26558
Jul 11, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50a,48a.fulton vt boiler,15hp, nb 58838,gas fired,1989.50a-combined blowdown line & water column drain connected to the sewer main branch line.disconnect piping to sewer & establish a visible drainage system
Sep 17, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Hazardous
Using rigging equipment w/o a special riggers license on - site. usingrigging equipment w/o proper danger sign licensed rigger designated anunquilified foreman
Oct 24, 2006 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Fulton v.t. boiler, 15hp, nb58338, gas-fired 1989 50a missing damper element on flue pipe draftstat. 50b improper arrangement of blowdown valve at the discharge end of the line. 18ab 48ab 50a 50b
Jun 9, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
16/ 49/ 34b/ (10 fire door not closing property -2- 2nd value in water column to installed - 3 - exhaust pipe from water heater corroded and conneclid to breeching from the boiler improperly the former be la
Jan 9, 2002
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 26J
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 26J
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt APT26J
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 12K
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 8E
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 5G
Close

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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 26E
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 26E
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 26E
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 26E
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 26E
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 26E
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 26E
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2015 · Apt 13K
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 13K
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 26E
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 26E
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 17, 2014 · Apt 26E
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 7L
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2005 · 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: Condominium (RM)
Year built: 1986
Floors: 27
Residential units: 258
Building area: 253,543 ft²
Lot area: 20,275 ft²
Zoning: M1-5M
Community board: 105
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 850 / 7503
Assessed value: $46,054,366
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #140856, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.

Questions about 278 Park Avenue South

Who owns 278 Park Avenue South?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gramercy Place Condo #210.

Does 278 Park Avenue South have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 278 Park Avenue South 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 278 Park Avenue South built?

City records list 1986 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 278 Park Avenue South?

It has 258 residential units and 261 units in total.

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