153 West 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01150-0010Map
Owner of record: 153 West 78th Street
153 West 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 153 West 78th Street. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on September 18, 2021. 1 of the 24 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 46
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 24
- ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
Sep 18, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Sep 18, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 4 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13895523 issued 12-nov-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the foyer , the kitchen , the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall, ceiling, east wall, south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 4 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
May 1, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 1, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 1, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
May 1, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system on boiler room door and at at public hall, 1st story
May 1, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on casement window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 7, 3rd story, apartment at north
Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective limit arms at casement window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 7, 3rd story, apartment at north
Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 7, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ... in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 14, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door locking device 4 sty south apt 9 located at apt 9
Mar 6, 1998 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 11, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved full sets of plans at premises at time of inspection. work noted: job #103971560. remedy:stop all work except tomake safe provide approved plans.
May 11, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit work noted:(1)demolition of plaster from existing exterior & party wall.(2)demolition of interior walls thru out(3)demolition of plaster from existing ceilings leaving wooden joists exposed
May 8, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
B4b/51/bq9/19a/21b/24b/32a/32b/38/40/44b/48a/50f/50a,b,c,d,e. bq9-boiler & oil burner relocate to a new boiler room w/o obtaining "bl" "fb" work type & permits for these work type appl. #103971560
May 5, 2006 · Penalty $1,300
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit. upon complaint# 1165058 i observed plumbing work done w/o a permit. work being done in cellar and basement. remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition
May 4, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passage way and corridor for apt.'s 1 and 2 at ground floor level have been decreased from the required width by a 2 sty pipe scafflod. approx. 16' high x 2 1/2' wide. remedy : reomve obstruction
Nov 20, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 18, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - General
Floor
Jan 18, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 26, 2008 · Apt 7
Close - General
Windows
Dec 26, 2008 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 7
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 29, 2006 · Apt 7
Close - Construction
Roof
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 8, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 8, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 8, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 8, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 8, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 4, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 4, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Apr 4, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 4, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 4, 2003 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1890
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 6,261 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,060 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1150 / 10
- Assessed value
- $1,983,600
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #108816, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.
Questions about 153 West 78 Street
Who owns 153 West 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 153 West 78th Street.
Does 153 West 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 153 West 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 153 West 78 Street built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 153 West 78 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.