226 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01432-0038Map
Owner of record: 230 East 78 Assocs.
226 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 28 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 230 East 78 Assocs.. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2026. 3 of the 33 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 28 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 161
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 33
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Refit fire door leading to the west yard at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at the fire door leading to the west yard at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 24, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall and north wall in the 3rd room from north at center located at apt 24, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 24, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 24
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 23, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard
Jan 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 3rd tread from bottom at 3rd story balcony at east stack at center court
May 7, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of suspended ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 4, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the the west yard
Nov 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and construction materials at public hall, 1st story
Nov 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 12a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 not between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of houshold items stored under stairs at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign posted as laminated paper at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 sign posted as laminated paper at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 21, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimun required (light fixtures present)
Dec 30, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 14, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold item at fire escape at north , 3rd story
Jun 11, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the house hold item at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Sep 30, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 35416883j issued on 01/13/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01., compl
Feb 23, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Field a certificate form application etc,containing on material false statements(s).noted:the owner/representative made false certification on section #26 of (pw1) job application #140794308 which was filed
Dec 20, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate form application etc containing a material false statement(s). noted: the owner/representative made false certificationon section #26 of pw1 job application #123451898 which was filed on
Dec 10, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit noted: in apt designated 19 removal of fire rated material from east wall adjoining apt 18 erecting full height partitions replacing flooring/sections of sub flooring causing minor cracking of
Sep 30, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 14
Close
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- Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 204THF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 24
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 27, 2020 · Apt 28
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 27, 2020 · Apt 28
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 25, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 6, 2018 · Apt 12A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 26
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 14
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 9
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 28
- Building area
- 16,999 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,087 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1432 / 38
- Assessed value
- $2,019,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108658, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 226 East 78 Street
Who owns 226 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 230 East 78 Assocs..
Does 226 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 226 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 28 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 226 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 226 East 78 Street?
It has 28 residential units and 31 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.