120 West 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01149-0043Map
Owner of record: 120 W 78 St Corp
120 West 78 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1969 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 120 W 78 St Corp. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on April 1, 2021.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 3
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 1
- 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 17
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2017
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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 16, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: retaining wall repaired w/o a permit. noted:location: rear yard of 120 w 78st. remedy: obtain permit.
May 14, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
B354 15.34b
Feb 25, 2009 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain noted:at rear of premises retaining cmu wall approx. 8' has cracks 2" width wall bulging & in danger to collapse. remedy:repair & or replace.
May 4, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | $420,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 1, 2026 | $600,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1969
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 10,934 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,117 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1149 / 43
- Assessed value
- $1,657,800
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #114701, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.
Questions about 120 West 78 Street
Who owns 120 West 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 120 W 78 St Corp.
Does 120 West 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 120 West 78 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 120 West 78 Street built?
City records list 1969 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 120 West 78 Street?
It has 18 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.