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221 East 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01433-0007Map

Owner of record: 221 East 78th Tenants Corp

221 East 78 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1948 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 54 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 221 East 78th Tenants Corp. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
37

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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

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 · 24

  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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 22, 2024

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the foyer located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and south wall at closet in the foyer located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical switch at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall at closet in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light switch at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2d, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 26, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the foyer located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 26, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light switch in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 26, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 10, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 23, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 27, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 15, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 7, 2012

    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

    Jul 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 31, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 22, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 29, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 22, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Hazardous

    17m07.17h11.20b07.20m07.39o02.40t07. 17m07 provide missing 5th fl hoistway door gib 17h11 replace all worn gibs 4 th fl 20b07 provide propervision glass & grill as per code on cab door 20m07 provide missing gri

    May 6, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply with stop wor k order swo#102403c08dp02.noted:inerior repairs of living space in basement apt unit noted supers apt.installation of floor joists approx 12 w ledger boards.new work observed unp

    Nov 6, 2003 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:extensive removal of soil,floor joists plumbing waste lines,bathroom fixtures,kitchen fixtures and installtion of new waste lines w/out a permit.noted locations:1)basement west

    Oct 24, 2003

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 23, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 23, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 23, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 23, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 23, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 23, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 23, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Close
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  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 23, 2010 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 19, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 19, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 19, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 19, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 19, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 19, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 27, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 21, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 20, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 20, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 24, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 24, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 24, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 2, 2004 · Apt 2D

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Nov 6, 2025$515,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 16, 2025$575,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1948
Floors
6
Residential units
54
Building area
46,230 ft²
Lot area
12,770 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1433 / 7
Assessed value
$5,279,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #134892, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 221 East 78 Street

Who owns 221 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 221 East 78th Tenants Corp.

Does 221 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 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 221 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1948 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 East 78 Street?

It has 54 residential units.

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