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226 West 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01169-0042Map

Owner of record: 226 West 78th Street

226 West 78 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 42 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 226 West 78th Street. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on February 10, 2026. 23 of the 34 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
27
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
67

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 10, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
10
About 24% of the building's 42 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 34

  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room door at cellar

    Feb 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to center court at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ddor and frame at cellar

    Jan 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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

    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

    Dec 26, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 26, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 6, 2017

    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
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2015

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at window frames in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 3G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 3G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 3G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom-system, at entrance in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 3G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar at front west and rear east

    Aug 26, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration elevator shaft wall erected reducing fire passageway from required cellar at front

    Aug 26, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Refit door entrance 2 sty southwest apt 2d er1 11069 , section '' ''

    Aug 25, 1998 · Apt 2D

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door 2 sty southwest apt 2d er1 11069 , section '' ''

    Aug 25, 1998 · Apt 2D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide fire egress path 3 wide east and west side court.

    Aug 19, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator blocking egress fire escape window kitchen 3 sty northwest apt 3g west section. , section '' ''

    Sep 28, 1993 · Apt 3G

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double key operated cylinder lock on entrance door 5th sty east section rear east apt 5c. , section '' ''

    Oct 29, 1981 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 27

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 29, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 23, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 10, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 21, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - active
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 13, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 11, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 13, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 24, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 5, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 9, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 16, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p36762

    Nov 20, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p36762

    Oct 11, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (07) in pit (35) interlock roller (51) provide covers for pm switch in shaft

    Nov 22, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #38264276r issued on 7/25/18 and to file a cert.of correctionpursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2)an acceptible cert.has not

    May 21, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    2x10,26b6,39o2. (2x)alarm bell no sound(stop switch & phone work). (26b)top emergency exit cover-insufficient not level properly secure. (39o).

    Jul 25, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure & maintain at the west front of premises stair to basement the top landing is missency remedy: rehair or replace landing forthwith

    Apr 4, 1994 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy : certificate of occupancy #73907 from legal use at cellar from boiler rm: storage laundry room, drying rm & motor room to illegal occupancy of

    Mar 29, 1994 · Penalty $400

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 1E

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 1, 2013 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 28, 2013 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2010 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 13, 2009 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 1, 2007 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2006 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 1, 2006 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2006 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 6G

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1925
Floors
6
Residential units
42
Building area
27,100 ft²
Lot area
5,109 ft²
Zoning
C4-6A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1169 / 42
Assessed value
$3,833,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102000, last renewed Oct 31, 2025.

Questions about 226 West 78 Street

Who owns 226 West 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 226 West 78th Street.

Does 226 West 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 226 West 78 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 24% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 226 West 78 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 226 West 78 Street?

It has 42 residential units.

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