216 West 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01169-0040Map
Owner of record: Ultimate Group Holdings LLC
216 West 78 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 25 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ultimate Group Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 7 of the 24 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 34
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 30
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye vestibule door
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame leading to 1st story at basement
Jan 13, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule at basement
Jan 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building front entrance
Jan 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north, east and west wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north, east and west wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
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 10, 2018
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 6, 2017
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 26, 2016
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
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt 1E
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 34
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 13, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
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 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Nov 20, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - 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
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 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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. service elevator equipment as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service, creating a hazardous condition per 1rcny 11
Sep 14, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
2:x:10; in-car telephone not working, need to repair. 7:x:10; door re-opening device (safety edge) not working properly, need to repair.
Jun 21, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Class 1 restore to service for proper inspection by dob.
May 15, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
32h10.05h11.41b11.41i11.60b11.56y13.59h11.42g09.52i11.44h08.56b10.10h11.08v01.39v02.53h11.39h11.39i10.17h11.34o02.39m11 32h10 repair worn guide shoes 05h11 car door hanger rollers worn replaace 41b07 replace si
Oct 22, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39g12,60l11,49o02. 39-provide proper fuse on motor controller 60-repair pit light. 49-governor cable oil soaked
Mar 4, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50 flue piep need suppoed staps removed threaded evd from safety or relief value discharge no railing plate
Nov 2, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.
Mar 29, 1999 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u,74j- adj. door release rollers.
Sep 10, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use illegal hardware- noted: exit passage doors- required egress- a) lockable through bolts b) double keyed interior locks locations a) 11. 10, 9th floor b) 4th floor elevator lobby. remedy: remove all illegal
Mar 1, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
May 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Mold
Jun 17, 2012 · Apt 5E
Close - General
Mold
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mold
Jun 19, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mold
May 18, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 4-D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2003 · Apt 5B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 14,550 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,108 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-6A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1169 / 40
- Assessed value
- $1,389,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #134718, last renewed Jun 25, 2026.
Questions about 216 West 78 Street
Who owns 216 West 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ultimate Group Holdings LLC.
Does 216 West 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 216 West 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 68% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 216 West 78 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 216 West 78 Street?
It has 25 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.