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232 East 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01432-0037Map

Owner of record: 78th Street Equities

232 East 78 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 23 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is 78th Street Equities. HPD has recorded 102 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
102
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
169

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 15, 2023

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
15
About 65% of the building's 23 apartments
Down from 17 in 2018

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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 102

  • 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
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape at south court

    Oct 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window stuck open leading to fire escape in the 4th room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at steam radiator in the 4th room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet under sink in the kitchenette located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchenette located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hinges at entrance door in the 1st room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower window sashes in the 4th room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the house items at electrical meter room at basement

    Oct 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure loose metal tread 10 upper from bottom at south court

    Oct 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 19 square feet at ceiling, north and west walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north and west walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south & west walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window in the 4th room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 1st standard at northeast corner at landing recess under 2nd sty balcony,front north at fire escape

    Dec 4, 2012

    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

    Dec 4, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Dec 4, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice at basement

    Dec 4, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 14

  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Jan 29, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 9, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 26, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 28, 2014

    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

    Sep 20, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 1, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 27, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 29, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 2

    Bc3307.2.1.obstruction of street:expired dot permit.note:at time of inspection observed debris container full of construction debrins on street at exp #1 dot permits posted on building entrance door glass expir

    Jan 5, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3303.4.2.debris containers on street inadequate cover.note:at time of inspection observed debris container full of construction debris inadequate cover at exp #1.as per code container holding debris needs cov

    Jan 5, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3307.4.7.storage zone not protected.note:at time of inspection observed debris container full of construction debris at exp #1 attached to sidewalk.heavy duty sws at exp #1.as per code solid barrier extending

    Jan 5, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed work begun on facade under aforementioned job number submitted tpp lacks specific means & methods of protecting tenants on health r

    Oct 28, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post and distribute notice of tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed work had begun on facade under aforementioned job number with no tpp notice posted or distributed in an occupi

    Oct 28, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#805218.rem:file acceptable report.

    Oct 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35546891p issued 6/9/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no c/c on file.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residential purposes.certificate of occupancy #58450 indicates premises as a class "a" multiple dwelling.noted:apartment 2b (3rd floor) is used/convert

    Jun 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner,lack of system of automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use in apt 2b (3rd floor)remedy:discontinue illegal occupan

    Jun 9, 2021 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 (2008 code);27-366;bc 1021.1 (2014 code) for transient use apartment 2b (3rd floor)

    Jun 9, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient use in apartment 2b (3rd floor) remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy

    Jun 9, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,34a,34b,15,16,50a,50b. 50a-fresh air installed clogged; 50b-flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney.

    Sep 26, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance with article 28-302 of the building code & dob rules & regulations 36017733m respondent has demonstrated a history of non compliance with

    Jun 29, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliancew/code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob's rules and regulations.

    Dec 15, 2011 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions periodic insp of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations rem:

    Jan 25, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) & appurtenances.noted:front north elevation flower pots 4th flr window sills on 6th flr spalling on decorative stone above lentel, on 5th flr metal piece approx 1ft long hanging

    Jul 1, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliancew/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations.rem:file

    Jul 1, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14l,35q,38l,53b,55m. repair, secure smoke hole, motor room, repair reverse phase relay switch, provide.

    Oct 6, 1999 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 14, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 12, 2013 · Apt 1C

    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 (D9)
Year built
1910
Floors
7
Residential units
23
Building area
14,875 ft²
Lot area
2,724 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1432 / 37
Assessed value
$1,585,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #128035, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.

Questions about 232 East 78 Street

Who owns 232 East 78 Street?

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

Does 232 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 102 housing violations at this property.

Is 232 East 78 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 65% of its 23 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 232 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 232 East 78 Street?

It has 23 residential units and 25 units in total.

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