50 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01392-0047Map
Owner of record: 50 East 78 L P
50 East 78 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1936 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 37 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is 50 East 78 L P. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 47
- ECB violations
- 33
- HPD complaints
- 29
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 42
- 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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
Feb 15, 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling,north and west walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and east walls in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west and east walls in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash window glass pane at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 12938135 issued 01-mar-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and walls approximately 18 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 12876585 issued 27-jan-19 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code ''27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and walls approximately 18 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective outlet switch at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 9, 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.
Oct 25, 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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east at center located at apt 9b, 9th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2014 · Apt 9B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 9b, 9th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2014 · Apt 9B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window sills on north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window sills on south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 10a, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 47
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Jul 6, 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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 4, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Aug 6, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 4, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 4, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 14, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Sep 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2007
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Mar 14, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p19986
Jun 22, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p19987
Jun 22, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p19986
Aug 28, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p19987
Aug 28, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Device #4p19987
Jun 26, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Elevator elevatorrequired
Device #1p1998
Jun 26, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 17, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
51-file a building notice & obtain permit for installation of new controller selector
Feb 2, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
51-restore legiblilty to capacity plate in car
Feb 2, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 33
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and/or appurtenances.-at time of inspection i observed cracked window panes at the following locations -7th floor, 2nd window line of exposure 1(north elevation)-7th
Jan 22, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8c and 9c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#904987.rem:file acceptable report.
Jan 16, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35452419y issued on 10/12/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenancs(10 f
Nov 19, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35452419y issued on 10-12-19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 comply with commissioner
Sep 24, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#804987. remedy: submit acceptable required technica
Feb 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35452419y issued on 10-14-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Jan 4, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35452419y issued on 10/12/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. remedy:comply w/ commissi
Nov 30, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenance. note at 10th fl exterior wall at exp#2 water pentration at window & walls causing damage to kitchen cabinets & wall in kitchen. remedy: maintain bldg exterior wal
Oct 12, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35423549j issued on 06-05-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Aug 26, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance note at 10th floor in kitchen water penetration at window and kitchen cabinet in apartment 10a also water penetration damaging interior kitchen wall. remedy: m
Jun 5, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenance. note at 10th fl north & west exposures brick pointing deteriorated water pentration through window lintels in kitchen in apt#10c. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Mar 30, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior & appurtances. at time of inspectionnoted on the 10th fl at the north & west exposures brick pointing & deteriorated window lintels allowing water to enter apt kitchen,family
Jan 29, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3309.10 protection of roofs/skylights. noted: a suspended scaffold has been install on bulk head at exp #1,scaffold is directly above aa sun room w/a glass roof enclosure. no protection has been provide,
Apr 26, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
32h10.60x10.98m07.67x10 32h10 car shoes are worn repair 60x10 repair 60x10 repair machine rm light inoperative 98m07 provide missing 5yr test tag 67x10 repair in communications system inoperative
Feb 2, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
41h10,23x10. 41- up & pot relay- arcing- repair. 23- basement- hall- annuciator- inoperative.
Mar 14, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10h10,66o02,66d06,44e10. 66- basement dust cover- resecure. 44-governor- rubbing- noise-repair.
Mar 14, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit work noted: (apt8b) (1) erected wood frame panel at walls, in bathroom, with cement board. (2) rerouting plumbing duct works in bathroom (3) erected 10 courses of concrete blocks to seal up
Oct 11, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40b11-governor worn repair.
Jan 31, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y14,34m12,28h12,34i11,57o02,74o02. 50- seal and clean machine. 34- replace under junction box cover.278- replace under car guide shoes. 37- repair traveling cable 57- clean piut of oil and debris. 74-clean
Oct 16, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37b01,30o02,57o02. 37- adjust relay contacts on controller for proper wipe.50- properly seal and clean machine. 57-clean pit.
Oct 16, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o co#81199 from 4 class'a' apts to 3 class 'a' apts.apts 8 a + 8b combined at 8 fl.remedy:discontinue illegal use or amend c of o.
Dec 29, 1995 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: note-at 11 floor spandrel begun & approximately 4 layers of brick have been removed from west side facade. no permits at premises, & none found on record. remedy- *stop all work* obtain p
Jun 30, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,40p,33p
Jan 9, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,40p,33p
Jan 9, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. noted: art gallery and retail store at street level are illegal. certificate of occupancy reads doctors office and apartments. remedy: obtain
Sep 12, 1991 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35o,35h,28h,03l,#35 all walls from falling plaster. #03 hole at the bottom of the car (back rear car wall)
Jun 26, 1991 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35o,35h,28h,19m,#35 all walls from falling plaster.
Jun 26, 1991 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with bsa resolution 515-89-bz in that the north/eastportion of basement is currently used as a commercial art gallery. bsaresolution 515-89-bz permits gallery use in north/west section of base
Apr 9, 1991 · Penalty $460
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. certificate of occupancy #81199. from: from 1 apartment. to: commerical (use group 6) @ north/east side basement level. remedy: obtain a
Dec 17, 1990
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to tht allowed by the certificate of occupancy certificate of occupancy 81199 from four class a apt to three class a apt combined apts designated as 8a & 8b @ northe & north west front rmedy
Oct 1, 1990 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect is ornamental stone work is missing broken & defective over 12 sty facade approx 10" section of stone work. remedy make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction
May 11, 1989
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg. occupied without a valid cert. of occupancy alteration #265-80. remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy.
Oct 3, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a residential district at 7 fl. south/east apt. #76 as a office from class a residential apt. remedy: discontinue unlawful use forthwith.
Oct 3, 1988 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 10A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 10A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 10A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 10A
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 10A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 10A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 10A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 10A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 10A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 10A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 9B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 9B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 9B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 9B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 9B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2013 · Apt 12A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Mold
Jun 4, 2012 · Apt 10A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 4, 2012 · Apt 10A
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 9, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2009 · Apt 4A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 27, 2009 · Apt 6C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 27, 2009 · Apt 6C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1936
- Floors
- 12
- Residential units
- 37
- Building area
- 52,356 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,517 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1392 / 47
- Assessed value
- $6,862,050
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper East Side Historic District
HPD registration #115541, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.
Questions about 50 East 78 Street
Who owns 50 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 50 East 78 L P.
Does 50 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 50 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 5% of its 37 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 50 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1936 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 50 East 78 Street?
It has 37 residential units and 41 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.