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49 East 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01393-0026Map

Owner of record: 49 East 78 Street NYC, INC.

49 East 78 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 49 East 78 Street NYC, INC.. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
0

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 10

  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    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.

    Mar 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.

    Nov 3, 2022

    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 15, 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 15, 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 25, 2019

    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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 20

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 14, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 20, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 21, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 5, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 8, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 4, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 4, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 14, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 9, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p19988

    Apr 17, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p19988

    Jun 21, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 28, 1994

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

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 5, 1993

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 14, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 1, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (47)provide access to motor room & overhead.(51)provide capacity plate in elevator (1200lbs.)

    Apr 3, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) seal holes around main machine. (52) provide guards on selector chain

    Oct 25, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    39h,46k,75b

    Jan 30, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 19, 2026$10,800,000Rentals - elevator apartments9

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D6)
Year built
1886
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
10,870 ft²
Lot area
2,554 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1393 / 26
Assessed value
$4,600,350
Landmark / historic district
Upper East Side Historic District

HPD registration #118723, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.

Questions about 49 East 78 Street

Who owns 49 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 49 East 78 Street NYC, INC..

Does 49 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 49 East 78 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 49 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1886 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 49 East 78 Street?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

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