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109 West 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01150-0026Map

Owner of record: 109 W 78 St Corp

109 West 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1884 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 109 W 78 St Corp. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 8

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin water bugs at basement

    Nov 18, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 12, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 30, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.i observed sprinkler line moved from area to another.also observed newly installed sprinkler heads.no permits in file for any sprinkler work.rem:obtain permit.

    Dec 17, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documenst at time of inspection it was noted that an exterior load bearing wall at rear of building (exposure 3/4) has been altered contrary to approved plans a 4

    Dec 12, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Supervision or use of rigging equiment without a special riggers licnse use of rigging equipment without proper danger signs. no guard rails(center board) on a two (2) point suspesion scaffold. swo. #5124.

    Aug 6, 2002 · Penalty $1,750

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Plumbing work without a permit. roof drain replaced with a larger one and scupper over flow installed through the building wall onto neighboor's roof. work done without plans or permit. remedy: obtain a permit

    Sep 29, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Storm drange system not in accordance with rs16 sub section p110.2 opening made in buildings wall to discharge storm water onto neighbor's roof in case of roof drain blockage remedy: notify drainage system to

    Jun 10, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1884
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
6,207 ft²
Lot area
1,737 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1150 / 26
Assessed value
$2,179,350
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #114115, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 109 West 78 Street

Who owns 109 West 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 109 W 78 St Corp.

Does 109 West 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 109 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 109 West 78 Street built?

City records list 1884 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 109 West 78 Street?

It has 5 residential units.

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