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308 West 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01186-0036Map

Owner of record: Ra Showers LLC

308 West 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1896 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 5 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ra Showers LLC. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
65
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
96

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2019
4
About 80% of the building's 5 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 · 65

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at the vestibule door , 1st story

    Feb 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall. in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at lower level in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall at lower level in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at upper level in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall at mid level in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. apartment door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 ... at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. door locked at cellar

    Feb 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective fire rated apartment entrance door located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer intercom system in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner protruding beyond window sill with out support bracket at 2nd window from east bldg front , 5th story

    Oct 12, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ceiling . north and west walls in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling . north and west walls in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchenette located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchenette located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating at ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ' in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inter-com system in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall at wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 24

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 4, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 23, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements noted the following conditions: a layer of thick dust throughout the public hall: materials for construction scattered throughout the 1st fl

    Jan 31, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3302 27-1009(a) failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations noted: the following conditions: the top floor public hall ceiling rear is missing plaster covering compromin

    Jan 31, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. defects noted: rear yard excessive const debris wood, sheet rock paper onboard (combustbile debris) remedy: repair and/or replace remove & debris immediately in

    Dec 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved accepted plans at jobsite at time of insp noted the following conditions no approved plans on site existing installed work needs detail drawings indicating construction applications

    Oct 14, 2009 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 28, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 26, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 4R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1896
Floors
5
Residential units
5
Building area
8,195 ft²
Lot area
2,043 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1186 / 36
Assessed value
$2,838,150
Landmark / historic district
West End-Collegiate Historic District

HPD registration #121017, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 308 West 78 Street

Who owns 308 West 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ra Showers LLC.

Does 308 West 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.

Is 308 West 78 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 80% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 308 West 78 Street built?

City records list 1896 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 308 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.