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59 East 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01393-0030Map

Owner of record: Howard Horowitz

59 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 3 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Howard Horowitz. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
4
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 · 12

  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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, 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
  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 6, 2017

    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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 5, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Jan 3, 2011

    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

    Jan 25, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 21, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    74-restore lights in top of the car 35-ladder to o.h

    Nov 14, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 12, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)remove keyed-out top floor car call switch or (52)file a bn = building notice & obtain permit for same

    Apr 4, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) car to answer top floor(s)

    Oct 26, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    67x10,11x10,16q03,56y13,61g11,42g11,61d06,43x10,08v01,40b07,100d06,17h11,70q03,71m07,10h11,10j01,76m07,53y02.(67x)repair.(11x)5 flr button.(16q)provide sight guards per k3.(61,42g)unreadable fuses.(61d)latch.(4

    Oct 24, 2011 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    17b,10b. install vision panel grill on third floor, repalce missing basement button in car.

    Sep 17, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    22d,03o,14m,35m,53#,73v,73o,28h,57o,30o, 14-glass missing from frame. 35-provide steps to roof to go to the motor rm. 53- provide more lightin motor rm. 73-no city i.d. tags on device.

    Aug 21, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74p (74) provide access to building.

    Sep 28, 1994

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C0)
Year built
1887
Floors
5
Residential units
3
Building area
4,960 ft²
Lot area
1,839 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1393 / 30
Assessed value
$762,420
Landmark / historic district
Upper East Side Historic District

HPD registration #101521, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 59 East 78 Street

Who owns 59 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard Horowitz.

Does 59 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 59 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 59 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 59 East 78 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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