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4 East 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01392-0067Map

Owner of record: 4 E78st Cp

4 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 7 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 4 E78st Cp. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on December 16, 2020. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
86
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 16, 2020

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
4
About 57% of the building's 7 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 · 86

  • 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 at public hall

    Dec 16, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    May 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 29, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door. , 1st story

    May 29, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 4

    Open — Certification postponment denied
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items bulkhead public hall.

    Jun 23, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead public hall.

    Jun 23, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder & household items 5 sty public hall.

    Jun 23, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture ceiling 4 sty public hall.

    Jun 23, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 23, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at walls and ceiling of boiler room at cellar rear.

    Oct 19, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling boiler room at cellar rear.

    Oct 19, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at walls and ceiling of boiler room at cellar rear.

    Oct 19, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling boiler room at cellar rear.

    Oct 19, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood window frames throughout 5th sty rear apt 5b. , section '' ''

    Sep 15, 1987 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing window glass bottom sash bathroom 5th sty rear apt 5b. , section '' ''

    Sep 15, 1987 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bathroom and ceilings rear room 5th sty rear apt 5b. , section '' ''

    Sep 15, 1987 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ceilings front room and bathroom 5th sty rear apt 5b. , section '' ''

    Sep 15, 1987 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes 4th and 5th sty front north windows.

    Jun 2, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2nd sty public hall.

    Apr 6, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose ceiling electric light fixture 4th sty publi c hall.

    Apr 6, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed ceiling leak 5th sty public hall.

    Apr 6, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling 3rd and 4th stys public hall.

    Apr 6, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code remove the torn and/or loose floor covering 1st to 2nd sty public hall.

    Apr 6, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Apr 6, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar at center.

    Apr 6, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood bannister 1st to 2nd sty public hall.

    Apr 6, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dog fecal matter at rear yard.

    Apr 6, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of table et cetera 2 sty public hall.

    Apr 6, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings and woodwork 4 sty rear apt throughout.

    Sep 15, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 4 sty rear apt.

    Sep 15, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective clg boiler room cellar.

    Sep 8, 1982

    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 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code make safe by properly repairing the structural defect rotted wood beam under 1st balcony at front.

    Sep 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code remove the dirty and/or loose paper and repaper or paint to the satisfaction of this department walls basement sty public hall vestibule.

    Sep 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling under 1 sty balcony at front.

    Sep 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective loose stucco at arch over 1 sty balcony at front.

    Sep 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective metal ladder front areaway.

    Sep 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the 5th sty front apt fire damage.

    Sep 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code make safe by properly repairing the structural defect charred ceiling and roof beams 5th sty front apt fire damage.

    Sep 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective walls ceilings floor doors windows fixture skylight 5th sty front apt fire damage.

    Sep 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ceiling & windows 5th sty rear apt fire damage.

    Sep 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors basement sty public hall to cellar stair.

    Sep 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting cellar.

    Sep 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front.

    Sep 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 19, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 3, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 16, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Device #1p21037

    Aug 16, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    35q03,06b01,49m11. 35q03-install cover for electrical box in shaftway;06b01-adjust gate switch so that the car does not run with gate half way open; 49m11-replace drum machine limit switch.

    Oct 8, 2013 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97##05. failure to maintain elevator device. respondent failed to allow mandatory annual inspection by the dept or approved agency per k 28-304.6.1& appendix k of the bldg code. multiple attempts to gain access

    May 20, 2013 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83x10.83x10-1 rcny 11-02-only device in building inoperative-restore to service.

    Oct 30, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2020 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2016 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 6, 2008 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 5, 2008 · Apt 6A

    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 (C5)
Year built
1889
Floors
5
Residential units
7
Building area
7,600 ft²
Lot area
1,808 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1392 / 67
Assessed value
$3,262,050
Landmark / historic district
Metropolitan Museum Historic District

HPD registration #115336, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.

Questions about 4 East 78 Street

Who owns 4 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 4 E78st Cp.

Does 4 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.

Is 4 East 78 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 57% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 4 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1889 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 4 East 78 Street?

It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.

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