roofy
Post

258 East 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01432-0030Map

Owner of record: 258 East 78th Street LLC

258 East 78 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1940 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 258 East 78th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
54
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 15, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 30% of the building's 20 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 54

  • 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
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story

    Jun 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 frame missing , 1st story

    Jun 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 air conditioners installed at fire escape windows at building front fire escape , 4th story

    Jun 14, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 air conditioners installed at fire escape windows at building front fire escape , 3rd story

    Jun 14, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 air conditioners installed at fire escape windows at building front fire escape , 2nd story

    Jun 14, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 air conditioners installed at fire escape windows at building front fire escape , 1st story

    Jun 14, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at window at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector (missing) located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 40 more ↓
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at lobby, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots etc 3 sty front balcony.

    Jul 27, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors 1 sty west apt 2d entrance. located at apt 2d

    Jul 27, 1989 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of incinerator doors nailed shut public halls all stys.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness ceiling front 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system 1 sty rear public hall.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective broken mailbox 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water cellar rear section.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire ceiling 2 sty public hall near stairs.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathroom 4 sty east apt 5c. located at apt 5c

    Jul 20, 1989 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door bulkhead to roof.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 and 4 stys front.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls at windows 4 sty rear east apt 5c rear room. located at apt 5c

    Jul 20, 1989 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 4 sty rear east apt 5c. located at apt 5c

    Jul 20, 1989 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar at rear.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar at front west.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and east wall front 3 sty public hall.

    Jul 20, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill 4 sty front balcony.

    Jun 23, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill 3 sty front balcony.

    Jun 23, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill 2 sty front balcony.

    Jun 23, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit bulkhead door to roof.

    Jun 23, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide approved wire screen top and below skylight stair bulkhead to roof.

    Jun 23, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door boiler room cellar.

    Jan 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Jan 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door of oven at 4 sty east apt 5c kitchenette. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1987 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 5th sty rear west apt 5d at kitchen closet. , section '' ''

    Aug 28, 1984 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling 5th sty rear west apt 5d at rear east room. , section '' ''

    Aug 28, 1984 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 5 sty rear west apt 5d pvt hall. , section '' ''

    Aug 28, 1984 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 5 sty rear west apt 5d of closet in kitchen. , section '' ''

    Aug 28, 1984 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 5 sty rear west apt 5d. , section '' ''

    Aug 28, 1984 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 5 sty rear west apt 5d rear room. , section '' ''

    Aug 28, 1984 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling basement sty rear east apt 1c center room. , section '' ''

    Dec 1, 1982 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance basement sty rear east apt 1c. , section '' ''

    Dec 1, 1982 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of books encumbering egress 4th sty front east apt 5a. , section '' ''

    Aug 9, 1982 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective skylight metal frame bathroom 4th sty front east apt 5a. , section '' ''

    Aug 9, 1982 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair by closing so as to be gas-tight all openings in the wasteline of wash basin bathroom 4th sty front east apt 5a. , section '' ''

    Aug 9, 1982 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin bathroom 4th sty front east apt 5a. , section '' ''

    Aug 9, 1982 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 9, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 13, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 2, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 9, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 22, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 22, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p22500

    Jul 9, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
Show 5 more ↓
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 5, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 13, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2019 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jan 1, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built
1940
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
10,250 ft²
Lot area
2,554 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1432 / 30
Assessed value
$1,619,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121971, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 258 East 78 Street

Who owns 258 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 258 East 78th Street LLC.

Does 258 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.

Is 258 East 78 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 258 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 258 East 78 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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