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52 East 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01392-0046Map

Owner of record: Finch Apartments Corporation

52 East 78 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1916 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 47 residential units across 13 floors. The owner of record is Finch Apartments Corporation. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023. 32 of the 43 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
32
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 15, 2023

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
2
About 4% of the building's 47 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 · 43

  • 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
  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2016 · Apt 6C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2016 · Apt 6C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 9 sty northwest apt 9e east holman. located at apt 9e

    Mar 4, 1998 · Apt 9E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling pipe 10 sty public hall east stair well.

    Mar 4, 1998

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & north wall upper & lower room at north 9 sty north apt 9e. , section '' ''

    Feb 27, 1998 · Apt 9E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating east wall center section private hall at north 9 sty north apt 9e. , section '' ''

    Feb 27, 1998 · Apt 9E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating ceiling upper room at north 9 sty north apt 9e. , section '' ''

    Feb 27, 1998 · Apt 9E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over upper room 9 sty northwest duplex apt 9e , section '' ''

    Apr 5, 1996 · Apt 9E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling upper room 9 sty northwest duplex apt 9e , section '' ''

    Apr 5, 1996 · Apt 9E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of east wall private hall from 9 sty northwest duplex apt 9e to apt 8d , section '' ''

    Apr 5, 1996 · Apt 9E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall private hall from 9 sty northwest duplex apt 9e to apt 8d , section '' ''

    Apr 5, 1996 · Apt 9E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling center north section 9 sty west apt 9e upper level room , section '' ''

    Feb 2, 1996 · Apt 9E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective parquet floor 10 sty northeast apt 10c northeast & northwest rooms , section '' ''

    Jan 12, 1996 · Apt 10C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 10 sty northeast apt 10c northwest room , section '' ''

    Jan 12, 1996 · Apt 10C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective top sash window at west for hight ceiling area at 9 sty rear northwest apt 9e. , section '' ''

    Oct 19, 1992 · Apt 9E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 9 sty north apt 9e holman. , section '' ''

    Jan 15, 1992 · Apt 9E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Refit upper sash & east window center room 9 sty north apt 9e. , section '' ''

    Jan 15, 1992 · Apt 9E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection light fixture present not on 200 watts.

    Sep 17, 1991

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed front door to 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 11, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty apartment 2b.

    Sep 11, 1991

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 9 sty north duplex apt 9d strupp. , section '' ''

    Sep 11, 1991 · Apt 9D

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls rear room 9 sty rear apt 9d rear building 61 east 77 st. , section '' ''

    Sep 11, 1991 · Apt 9D

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective parquet floor 7 sty southwest apt 7c private hall & south room. located at apt 7c

    Sep 11, 1991 · Apt 7C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department bathroom window sill 7 sty southwest apt 7c. located at apt 7c

    Sep 11, 1991 · Apt 7C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom 8 sty south apt 8d. , section '' ''

    Sep 6, 1991 · Apt 8D

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 8 sty south apt 8d holman. , section '' ''

    Sep 6, 1991 · Apt 8D

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door street to 1at sty public hall.

    Sep 6, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall and ceiling north fire stairs 1st sty to cellar.

    Sep 6, 1991

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling 12th sty north fire stairs.

    Sep 6, 1991

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.

    Sep 6, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Sep 6, 1991

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    D26-22.03 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Sep 6, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 water cooling machinery south section roof at center bldg 61 e 77 st.

    Sep 6, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective rotted interior window frame southeast window 8 sty south apt 8d. , section '' ''

    Sep 6, 1991 · Apt 8D

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 32

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 6, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Jan 3, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 2, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 3, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 15, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p7970

    Jun 28, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p7970

    Jun 22, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p7970

    May 9, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 21, 1994

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)provide guard for selector sprockets & chain.(52)eliminate striking of hoistway door rollers against car door clutch travel of elevator

    Apr 4, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 26, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 20

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide adequate safety measures such as shed, netting etc.where required to protect public and property from documented unsafe facade as per 1 rcny 103-04.-unsafe notification unsafe-#1004986-10c-00

    Jul 17, 2026 · Penalty $10,030

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Posting unlawful signs,information,pictorial representation,business or advertising messages on protective structures.note:i observed a sidewalk shed on exposure#1 with 2 unlawful signs.one sign for morpheus &

    Apr 27, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to ground electrical systems. temporary wiringg sidewalk shed steel support not grounded. non-current carrying electrical conductivematerial is not grounded. remedy: provide grounding.

    Sep 25, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. ec 590.6. gfci not provided for temporary wiring. temp wiring forsidewalk shed. remedy: comply w/ec code.

    Sep 25, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. ec 590.4(j). temporary open wiring in contact w/parts of the bldg. temporary wiring for sidewalk shed by the service entrance of the bldg. remedy: comply w/ec code.

    Sep 25, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide proper support for temp wiring. temp wiring sidewalk shed. remedy: provide proper temp support.

    Sep 25, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical closet not dedicated to electrical distribution equipment only 2:floor electrical meter room.used as storage.rem:comply w/ ec code.

    Aug 30, 2012 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    42l10;erratic operation. device makes sudden stops in down direction. cease use-call dob at 212-566-5412 before returning device to service.

    Aug 15, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repa

    Jul 29, 2011 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial ll11/98 report.rem:file an amended report following remedial repairs of the su

    Mar 26, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Local law report filed as "unsafe" by architect/engineer.no amended report was filed."unsafe conditions"require safety provisions for the public as per 27-129(d) & 1rcny32-03(b)(5)(i),no sidewalk shed.fence net

    Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Local law report filed as "unsafe" by architect/engineer: no amended report was filed. "unsafe conditions" require safety provisions for the public as per code 27-129(d), 1rcny 32-03(b)(5)(i); no side-walk shed

    Mar 6, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failed to notify dob prior the installation of outrigger beams in commection w/ suspended scaffold remedy:notify dob

    Oct 30, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirements rem: comply w/ code

    Oct 30, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post all permit for work in progress upon insp. at 52 e 78 st 14 stories bldg is in place sidewalk shed erected to the front of bldg, electrical installation is in place no permit posted for electric

    Mar 1, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    27-129: local law report was filed as "unsafe" unsafe conditions exi st & no measures taken to secure safety of public as per 27-129(d)& ireny 32-03(b)(5)(l). no sidewalk shed, fence,etc.-precautions.

    Jan 29, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75b05-74o02-22x06-52b09-47h15 75b05 out dated 5yr test(8-91)-perform and file test 74o02 clean top of car 62b09 remove akk unused wires under car.

    Apr 6, 2001 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50f, 50y.

    Jan 19, 1995

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plan (bn 8775-89)in that a concrete floor deck has been poured at the 1st floor north/west commercial space,creating a 2nd story at this location. note:existing ceiling height

    Jul 10, 1991 · Penalty $115

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73#,37#,44#,50#,53x,46t,35o,73# perform 5 year test and file-37-44-50 ground all equipment.

    Apr 4, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 12, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 12, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 12, 2016 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 12, 2016 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 27, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 8A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 8A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 8A

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 8A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 8A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 8A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 8A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 8A

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Apr 20, 2026$1,935,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1916
Floors
13
Residential units
47
Building area
28,080 ft²
Lot area
4,061 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1392 / 46
Assessed value
$3,859,200
Landmark / historic district
Upper East Side Historic District

HPD registration #135348, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.

Questions about 52 East 78 Street

Who owns 52 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Finch Apartments Corporation.

Does 52 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 52 East 78 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 4% of its 47 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 52 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1916 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 52 East 78 Street?

It has 47 residential units and 48 units in total.

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