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236 East 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01432-0036Map

Owner of record: 236 E 78th Street Owners Corp

236 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 236 E 78th Street Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on December 6, 2017.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
11

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Dec 6, 2017

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

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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

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all story front at fire escape

    Dec 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 missing at wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 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 missing at 1st sty public hall

    Nov 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Nov 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at 1st sty public hall

    Nov 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Nov 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Nov 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas supply for cooking in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 20, 2003 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 5 sty southwest apt 5b. , section '' ''

    Apr 23, 1993 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg in a code compliant manner-exp2/3 corner of chimney has spalling stucco and vert crack at chimney corner running downward approx 3ft. owner to immed retain nyspe to eval entire bldg prepare/ file repair dwgs,repair bldg under permit,start work by 03/27/26 complete sign off work by 05/27/2026

    Jan 27, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Fuel oil piping at oil pump with open end of fitting and w/o a plug-safety valve discharge w/o support-no body drain on safety valve.

    Sep 16, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found boiler room door not self closing and missing sign. discharge pipe on back flow preventer missing. seal all holes on walls and ceiling, belt guard missing at pump set.

    Dec 24, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jul 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 1, 2003 · Apt 3C

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 17, 2026$330,000Coops - walkup apartments—

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
22
Building area
11,334 ft²
Lot area
2,554 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1432 / 36
Assessed value
$1,871,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103971, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 236 East 78 Street

Who owns 236 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 236 E 78th Street Owners Corp.

Does 236 East 78 Street have violations?

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

Is 236 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 236 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 236 East 78 Street?

It has 22 residential units and 24 units in total.

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