278 Madison Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00869-0061Map

278 Madison Avenue is an office building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10016. The owner of record is Dom Ben Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on August 25, 2000. 1 of the 1 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 1
DOB violations: 41
ECB violations: 34
HPD complaints: 16

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Aug 25, 2000

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 · 1

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 100 watts at front areaway
Aug 25, 2000
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 41

Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Aug 20, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Aug 19, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2013
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
3
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Local law 5/73 none
Ll5-local law 5/73 none
Jan 30, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
Local law 5/73 none
Ll5-local law 5/73 none
Jan 30, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) properly tag the governor
Aug 15, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
Properly tag the governor
Aug 15, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) properly tag the governor
Aug 15, 1988
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 34

Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #902536.remedy:submit acceptable required te
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of operablefire alarm system.noted at lobby fire alarm panel indicates trouble signal and supervisory signal and not fully operable contrary to bc907.8
Aug 9, 2022 · Penalty $312
Resolve
Class - 2
Illegal use in commercial district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment is operating in a c5-3 commercial district on 3rd floor suite305 as per zr12-10.noted masseuse offer a full body massage without a
Aug 9, 2022
Resolve
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo#1p0008593.illegal occupancy noted on 3rd floor suite 305 has been converted/occupied as massage parlor unlicensed with 2 massage rooms and 3 massage tables.remedy:
Aug 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office building 100ft or more in heigh
Mar 30, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 27-929.1 ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg
Mar 30, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Sec. a.c.27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg 100 feet
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.noted @ exposure#1 front facade 2flr level window air conditioner unit tilted leaning out not properly affixed or supported to nyc regulations.remove a/c unit
Dec 15, 2010
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit.pa-103639546.(1st and cel).remedy:obtain a pa permit.
Nov 15, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy.alt-1p0008593(1st and cel.)remedy:obtain valid c/o.
Nov 15, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit cellar and 1st floor use as eating and drinking establishment with occupancy of over 161 persons.remedy:obtain pa permit.
Sep 24, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file the
May 19, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
02b11-36o02. 02b11 - alarm system not audible in elevator. 36o02 - car top oily.
Jan 2, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
02b11 - alarm system not audible in elevator.
Jan 2, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
02b11 - alarm system inaudible in elevator.
Jan 2, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u05/35m10/74o02/57o02/#35-m-10 renew fire ext #74-o-02 clean oil off cab top.
Jan 17, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46l12/74o02/57o02/75u05/74-o-02 clean car top.
Jan 17, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74d06. 74- properly secure car buffer channel to floor
Mar 1, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74d06. 74- properly secure car buffer channel to floor
Mar 1, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted having installed two air conditioner unit at 2nd story remedy obtain a equipment use permit
Sep 15, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50y 57o 03o 55m
Jan 12, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o 55m 03o
Jan 12, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o 55m 03o
Jan 12, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46 b. provide proper clearance cwt.
Dec 13, 1995 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46b. 46 provide proper clearance cut.
Dec 13, 1995 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46k
Aug 9, 1994 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Place of assembly occupied without a current permit. p.a. 66-88- cellar - 161 people p.a. 67-88- 1st floor - 97 people. remedy: obtainp.a. permits.
Jul 19, 1990 · Penalty $55
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without valid certificate of occupancy.alt. 211-88 for new eating and drinking establishment on cellar and 1st floor at northeast side of building. remedy:obtain valid certificate o
Jul 19, 1990 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.
Jan 3, 1990 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o alt 211/88 location south west corner store nd cellar area occupied as rest. remedy obtain a valid c of o discontinue illegal use until a valid c of o is obtaine
Oct 5, 1989
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied as an eating and drinking establishment at first floor and cellar without first obtaining a c of o alteratin 211/88 remedy discontinue unlawful use until valid c of o is obtained
Jul 13, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o under open alteration # 211-88 at the cellar & first floor. remedy obtain a new c of o as required
Apr 26, 1989 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy under alteration # 211/88 for 1 fl and cellar remedy discontinue the illegal occupance until a certificate of occupancy has been obtained for s
Dec 29, 1988
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy at 1 floor and cellar under open alteration # 211/88 remedy obtain a new certificate of occupancy
Nov 7, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close
Door/window
Door
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2017 · Apt 8G
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 8G
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 16H
Close
General
Mold
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 16H
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 16H
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 16H
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 5B
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 5B
Close

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Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 5B
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 5B
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 5B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 5G
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2004 · Apt 5G
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 16, 2003 · 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: Office building (O6)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 14
Residential units: —
Building area: 74,186 ft²
Lot area: 6,480 ft²
Zoning: C5-3
Community board: 105
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 869 / 61
Assessed value: $5,395,500
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 278 Madison Avenue

Who owns 278 Madison Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dom Ben Realty Corp.

Does 278 Madison Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.

Is 278 Madison Avenue 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 Madison Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

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