131 West 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01150-0019Map
Owner of record: Steric Rlty Corp
131 West 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Steric Rlty Corp. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 7 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 15
- 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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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 25, 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar at front east.
Jan 30, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar at front east.
Jan 30, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector missing ms newbill 4th sty north apt 5. located at apt 5
Jan 30, 1987 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector missing ms sullivan 4th sty west apt 6. located at apt 6
Jan 30, 1987 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 4th sty north apt 5. located at apt 5
Jan 30, 1987 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 4th sty west apt 6. located at apt 6
Jan 30, 1987 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jan 23, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- 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 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1886
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,309 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,839 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1150 / 19
- Assessed value
- $1,846,350
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #111589, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.
Questions about 131 West 78 Street
Who owns 131 West 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Steric Rlty Corp.
Does 131 West 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 131 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 131 West 78 Street built?
City records list 1886 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 131 West 78 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.