51 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01393-0027Map
Owner of record: 51-78 Owners Corp
51 East 78 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1894 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 51-78 Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 8 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 36
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 33
- 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 - 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.
Nov 3, 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, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure loose front horizontal rail form 3rd bottom up, at 2nd story balcony ,front south at fire escape
Dec 16, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure 2nd metal tread up from 2nd story balcony at building front stack at fire escape
Sep 10, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 5, 2004
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
Nov 5, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 5, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
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 on boiler room door and at public hall, 1st story
Nov 5, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring at radiators in the entire apartment located at apt 2-c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2002 · Apt 2-C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit casement window in the bathroom located at apt 2-c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2002 · Apt 2-C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall behind gas range in the kitchenette located at apt 2-c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2002 · Apt 2-C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of adhesive emanating through vinyl tile seams in the kitchenette located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2002 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice, in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2000 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at west, in the 1st living room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2000 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Sep 11, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Dept. rules and regs. replace refuse chute warning sign public hall door to service closet or on wall over hopper door at or at all stys pub hall.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving boiler room cellar.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall boiler room east wall cellar.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 opening created floor north room stairs leading to cellar 1 sty rear east apt 1c. , section '' ''
Apr 23, 1985 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls public hall bulkhead west wall.
Apr 23, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 1st sty public hall at incinerator compartment.
Apr 23, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling laundry room at center west around waste pipe.
Apr 23, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electric light bulb on fixture yard.
Apr 23, 1985
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty rear apt 3c. , section '' ''
Apr 23, 1985 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 5 sty front west apt 5a foyer. , section '' ''
Apr 23, 1985 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating ceilng 5 sty front west apt 5a front room. , section '' ''
Apr 23, 1985 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 5th sty front west apt 5a bathroom. located at apt 5a
Apr 23, 1985 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets 1st sty front east apt 1d kitchen. , section '' ''
Feb 28, 1984 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection 1st sty front east apt 1d bathroom. , section '' ''
Feb 28, 1984 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass 5th story southeast apt 5d east front room window upper sash. , section '' ''
Apr 15, 1982 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 24
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 31, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 14, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p20881
Jun 28, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p20881
Jun 21, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Device #1p20881
Aug 20, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Device #1p20881
Apr 1, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Elevator elevatorrequired
(60)cut.(74)ladder to motor room
Nov 14, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(12)restore bell to stop switch.(47)provide access to motor room & overhead
Apr 3, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) provide access
Oct 26, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Vf... cease used.... door restrictor not working.. repair and arrange inspection with d o b ..
Nov 21, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a 34a 50a 50b 50(a)boiler room walls need to be seal 50(b)storage/debris in the boiler room need to be remove
Sep 21, 2004 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:bathroom walls and fl., removed files and installed sheetrock and cement board to walls and ceiling throughout.without a permit.location:apt. 4b no.west in blg.noted:installed tiles
May 31, 2000 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36l,15l,50f,47. repair door to motor room, repair basement door, eliminate excessive gaer play in machine, replace worn, defective rope.
Sep 8, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01l36d75v
Dec 15, 1997 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,40p,02l
Apr 1, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2011 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2007 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2004 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 16, 2004 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2004 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2003 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2003 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2003 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 17, 2003 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 2, 2003 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 2, 2003 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 2, 2003 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2003 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2003 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 19, 2003 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2003 · Apt 4A
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $440,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $1,578,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $1,578,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1894
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 14,590 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,831 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1393 / 27
- Assessed value
- $2,061,900
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper East Side Historic District
HPD registration #113701, last renewed Jul 28, 2025.
Questions about 51 East 78 Street
Who owns 51 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 51-78 Owners Corp.
Does 51 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 51 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 51 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1894 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 51 East 78 Street?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.