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78 West 68 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01120-0064Map

Owner of record: Columbus Ave. LLC

78 West 68 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Columbus Ave. LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 31 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
41
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 35

  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    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 26, 2016

    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 2, 2015

    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.

    Feb 3, 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 frame missing.

    Mar 17, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 3rd sty south apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Dec 16, 1987 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling southeast room 3rd sty south apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Dec 16, 1987 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door frames southeast room and bathroom 3rd sty south apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Dec 16, 1987 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings kitchen 3rd sty south apt 3e. located at apt 3e

    Dec 16, 1987 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture 5th sty public hall.

    Dec 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system at or near mailboxes 1st sty public hall wall.

    Dec 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box 1st sty public hall.

    Dec 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boxes et cetera boiler room cellar.

    Dec 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 improper frame.

    Dec 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Dec 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 5 sty northwest apt 5h entrance. located at apt 5h

    Dec 16, 1987 · Apt 5H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door 5 sty northwest apt 5h. located at apt 5h

    Dec 16, 1987 · Apt 5H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 3rd sty south apt 3e south east room. located at apt 3e

    Dec 16, 1987 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling throughout 3rd sty southeast apt 3e. , section '' ''

    May 13, 1987 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling south east room 5th sty south apt 5e. located at apt 5e

    Mar 13, 1987 · Apt 5E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    Aug 17, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door entrance to apt 5 sty north apt 5h. located at apt 5

    Aug 17, 1976 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 41

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    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 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 29, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 29, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 29, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 31, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 18, 1996

    Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 18, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Jul 5, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances non hazardous. waterfrom storm drain, gutter on small roof is damaging wall and yard floorof neighbor's property at 74 w 68 st. remedy: maintain plumbing and/or

    Aug 12, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: (1) a canopy canvas material ere-cted at 1st floor. (2) awning erected on windows 2nd floor noted: canopy & awning with wordings jack spratts restaurant. remedy: obtain

    Apr 14, 1994 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to have approved pa plans avalabe for inspection remedy-provide&obtain pa plans

    Nov 16, 1990 · Penalty $115

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is due to leaking leader bricks ar cracked and spalling at 1 fl south east wall 2 doors on garbage container aremissing. remedy stop work until leader and wall is repaired and

    Nov 16, 1989 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed overloaded defect is excessive load of construction debris on sidewalk shed located at north side of building stop work remedy remove debris stop work until debris removed

    Nov 14, 1989

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed doesnot meet building code specificationd defect is no side deck enclosure stop work remedy provide deck enclosure stop work until deck is enclosed

    Nov 14, 1989 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to do adequate housekeeping defect is mini containers on sidewlak at north side ob building over loaded and blocking egress under sidewlk shed stop work remedy remove container stop work until removed

    Nov 14, 1989

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No guard rails guard rails not installed around stairwell opinings at 4 & 5 sty and stairs from 3 sty to roof. remedy immediately provide guard rails around openings and at stair from 3 sty to roof

    Sep 28, 1989 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is failure to maintain drain pipe form 2 sty roof at south east corner of building allowing water to drain into adjacent property at 74 west 68 st remedy make all required repairs

    Jul 26, 1989

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. remedy: make all necessary repairs immediately. provide adequate protection until public.

    Sep 21, 1988 · Penalty $125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 20, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 28, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2004 · 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
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1887
Floors
5
Residential units
6
Building area
12,500 ft²
Lot area
2,511 ft²
Zoning
C4-7
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1120 / 64
Assessed value
$2,602,350
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #104360, last renewed Sep 25, 2018.

Questions about 78 West 68 Street

Who owns 78 West 68 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Columbus Ave. LLC.

Does 78 West 68 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 West 68 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 West 68 Street built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 West 68 Street?

It has 6 residential units and 9 units in total.

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