116 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01412-0164Map
Owner of record: Alfred K.t. Chan
116 East 78 Street is an one-family home built in 1866 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 1 residential unit across 6 floors. The owner of record is Alfred K.t. Chan. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 9
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 18
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 9, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 6, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 1, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 2, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out
DOB building violations · 31
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 22, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 13, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 21, 2020
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has issued a stop work order under application #1 20667251 (ew-ot) due to withdrawal of contractor of construction. unab le to determine % of work completed. stop all work immediately and mak e site safe. provide all required information to borough commissioner immediately
Nov 28, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Boro-comm stop all work
May 24, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Dec 5, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Dec 5, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 9, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 16, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 29, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 2, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p21057
Nov 7, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p21057
Nov 7, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 1995
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 23, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
At time of inspection on an active job site, observe inadequate roof protection for adjacent property 118 east 78 st mechanical equipment was not covered and plywood was not secured in place.
Sep 18, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Project information panel/sidewalk shed parapet pantel not provided.at time of inspection of 5 story alt job site observed sws installed at exp #1 sws parapet does not have sws panel installed as required.remed
Jan 13, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Documents to be kept on site. at time of inspection on an active 5 styalt jobsite when asking the construction superintendent to provide thefollowing required on site documents none could be provided &/or not
Jan 13, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. bc 3301.13.13 through bc 3301.13.7 construction superintendent failed to perform duties. at time of construction on a 5 sty alt jobsitei observed the construction superintendent has not been performing dut
Jan 13, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments-supported scaffold.at time of inspection of 5 story alt job site observed 57 foot high supported scaffold installed on top of
Jan 13, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. bc3309.10 inadequate protection of roofs. at the time of my inspection,i observed that a section of coping/waterproofing for the exp#4 parapet wall near the corner of exp#1 was missing & that the roof of
Oct 7, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3307.2 & 3307.8 failure to comply w/dot regulations. at time of inspection 5 sty bldg observed storage zone yodock barriers not as per dot regulations. they are not connected together & they are not filled
Jul 14, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
No competent person on site/superintendent logs"site super failed to perform his duties".at time of inspection at a 5 stry alt,observed a on an active job site from cellar to 5th fl workers working general cons
Dec 21, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Provision of law:3301.7.docs to be kept on site-ssp and temp platform drawings-fl 5.at time of inspection of a 5 stry alt,observed on the 8th fl temp platform above the interior staircase and in elevator shaft.
Dec 21, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. note: @the time of inspection of a alt site, i observed a sws in place on expo 1 with 3 shoring post holding up the sidewalk shed, mix matching material &
Dec 7, 2019 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Pswo (all supported scaffold at rear of bldg issued pursuant to 28.207.2 posted work doesn't conform to approved construction documents noted: no detail shown on approved plans for the installation of the needl
Sep 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard a persons & property affected by construction operations: noted at rear yard having excavation through existing slab & leaving mounds of fill (dirt) unevenly graded causing water to pool &
Aug 17, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10. 97x10-return to service for proper inspection by this dept.
Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
97x07.97x07 only elevator in bldg return device to service
Aug 8, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10 97x10- only elevator in bldg out of service restore to service
Jul 10, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17m07-50m07-37m07 17m provide missing grill for main floor shaft door 50&37 provide city id tags on equipment main machine-main line & disconnect switch
Apr 20, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01l, 02l, 15l. alarm 01+ 02 not working is main floor door
Mar 31, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01x,02x,15j, 01-stop sw. working. no alarm sounding.
Feb 8, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 1, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 1, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Radiator
Jan 4, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 4, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 17, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Doors
Oct 17, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Non-market transfer | One family dwellings | 1 |
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A4)
- Year built
- 1866
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 9,953 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,840 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1412 / 164
- Assessed value
- $1,950,840
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper East Side Historic District
HPD registration #135142, last renewed Apr 20, 2008.
Questions about 116 East 78 Street
Who owns 116 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Alfred K.t. Chan.
Does 116 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 116 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 116 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1866 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 116 East 78 Street?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.