3 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01393-7501Map
Owner of record: The 3 East 78th Street Condominium
3 East 78 Street is a condominium built in 1899 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 10 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is The 3 East 78th Street Condominium. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2025. 12 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 17
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 26
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to intercom panel at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal window frame at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal window frame at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal window frame at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal window frame at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal window frame at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal window frame at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness walls and ceilings northwest rear room 6 sty apt 6a. , section '' ''
Aug 29, 1988 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2nd room from rear west 6 sty apt 6a. , section '' ''
Aug 29, 1988 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective center window sash 2nd room from rear west 6 sty apt 6a. , section '' ''
Aug 29, 1988 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color lower west wall 2nd room from rear west 6 sty apt 6a. , section '' ''
Aug 29, 1988 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall front room 6 sty apt 6a. , section '' ''
Aug 29, 1988 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling center room west 6 sty apt 6a. , section '' ''
Aug 29, 1988 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 6 sty apt rear room 2 room from rear er1.
Aug 29, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall 6 sty apt rear room er1.
Aug 29, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bottom rail 6 sty apt 2 room from rear center window bottom sash. located at apt 2
Aug 29, 1988 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective inoperable center window bottom sash 6 sty apt 2 room from rear. located at apt 2
Aug 29, 1988 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 14
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Feb 19, 2024
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 10, 2023
Dob violation - active - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 19, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2014
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
Removed
Jan 5, 2011
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 30, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
At time of inspection, garbage and debris were observed piled on top of the sidewalk shed at exposure 2, in violation of bc 3303.4. all garbage and debris must be removed from the sidewalk shed to comply with c
Oct 8, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to uncover plumbing system for inspection &/or test at time of spot check inspection for waste water swear and vent roughing walls and floors was closed for apartment 3a 3b 3c , perform test; uncover
Jul 3, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Failure to take required mesures to secure public safety from documented unsafe facade.as noted building filed a fisp 3 notificationwith the department of buildings and as of 3/9/19 no safety measures
Mar 9, 2019
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,50a/50a-holes on the boiler rm ceiling & walls.
Jun 5, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/38/50a/50b/50c. (50a)separate control from 1/4" line. (50b)boiler room not a storage room. (50c)backflow preventor missing on feed waterline.
Dec 19, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/50a. 50a-no emgergence switch out side of boiler room or for the hot water boiler.
Dec 19, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
3m7,5j11,31q3,35p17,57p17,73n17. -3 capacity plate, -31 car top, -73 provide access to 6th floor.
Aug 24, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy a. 2nd story apt (2b and 2c) as required by all applc# 1311/89 remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy forthwith.
Sep 26, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 14
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 13, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RM)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 15,454 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,506 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1393 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $3,163,499
- Landmark / historic district
- Metropolitan Museum Historic District
HPD registration #138613, last renewed Mar 26, 2026.
Questions about 3 East 78 Street
Who owns 3 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The 3 East 78th Street Condominium.
Does 3 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 3 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 3 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 3 East 78 Street?
It has 10 residential units and 11 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.