243 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01433-0016Map
Owner of record: Rsl 243-253 East 78th LLC
243 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 22 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Rsl 243-253 East 78th LLC. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 7 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 10
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 16
- ANon-hazardous
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.
May 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, at top floor of two floor duplex unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing at the lower level of two floor duplex apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty west apt 9 kilgour. , section '' ''
Oct 11, 1996 · Apt 9
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter top of sink cabinet kitchen 3 sty east apt 9. , section '' ''
Jul 28, 1995 · Apt 9
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective watercloset bathroom 3 sty east apt 9. , section '' ''
Jul 28, 1995 · Apt 9
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty rear east apt 4. , section '' ''
May 23, 1991 · Apt 4
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and make openable painted shut window 2 sty rear east apt 4. , section '' ''
May 23, 1991 · Apt 4
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
DOB building violations · 18
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
May 13, 2024
Dob violation - active - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
May 13, 2024
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024
Feb 22, 2024
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024
Feb 22, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 19, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 19, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 1, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 11, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 24, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Atoi observed sidewalk shed installed at exposure 1. sidewalk shed does not have any lighting installed even though there is an active electrical permit on file with the department and posted at building front
Nov 25, 2025 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building facade wall"s" and appurtenances. note: at the time of inspection i observed at ex #1, south elevation, spalling terra-cotta stone at 3rd floor watertable. cracked store zintel mort
Aug 11, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building facade wall"s" and appurtenances. note: at the time of inspection i observed at ex #2, west elevation, cracked terra-cotta copping stone at roof level, that can cause immediate dang
Aug 11, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observe sidewalk shed at exposure#1 observed sidewalk shed column on adjoining property with no license to enter adjoining property 241 east 78 streetprovide license to enter adjoining
Oct 30, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection of 6 story mixed use building observed sidewalk shed in place with out permit.
Aug 29, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation # 35336315l issued on 8/8/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable certifi
May 21, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to notify the dept prior to commencement of earthwork. (for underpinning work). note: at the end of inspection i observed upon viewing "bis" that the contractor failed to notify the dept of building
Sep 26, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Construction superintendent failed to maintain and or make jobsite logs available. at time of inspection i observed internal renovation being done on all six floors and a penthouse being added almost completed.
Aug 8, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3301.6.1 design drawing. at time of inspection noted worker at 6th floor lifting materials with a wheel pully from sidewalk shed up also the wood outrigger and pully did not have a design drawing on a manufa
Jan 26, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.2 failure to provide adequate means of egress.@time of inspectionnoted @ exp 2 and 4 that the egress @ first flr to 2nd flr lower was not a proper means of egress.approx 1 1/2 feet from stair risen to wood
Jan 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted the followingconditions: apt 5 has several plaster walls which have fractures due to walls sinking. there's noticeable separation of flr and walls thru
Feb 28, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failur to maintain exterior wall at rear of premesis loose cracked and bulging wall approx 3 inch wall approx 10 ft high causing a hazardous condition remedy make immediate repairs to the wall noted
Jul 3, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg. code. specifications. noted:installed shed not illuminated no lights installed under shed as required by c of o 2)shed not properly sealed to facades of affected bldgs. open ga
Oct 11, 2000 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted:installed sidewalk shed w/o a permit. location:facade of 243, east 78 street and extending to west location of adjacent bldg. #241 front. remedy:provide permits for shed placement
Oct 11, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No permits on site. work w/o a permit. work noted:bldg. under going facade work and back replacement with out a permit noted:location:west facade and rear partial (no. removing bricks with suspended scaffolding
Oct 11, 2000 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted:gut renovation of 2floor apt known as #4.plaster partition walls kitchen bathroom removed all surfaces.new electrical wiring & new waste domestic water piping installed(apt#4 ne
Feb 24, 1995
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 23, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 3, 2004 · Apt 7
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 36,331 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,480 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1433 / 16
- Assessed value
- $7,981,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107258, last renewed Jun 3, 2026.
Questions about 243 East 78 Street
Who owns 243 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rsl 243-253 East 78th LLC.
Does 243 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 243 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 243 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 243 East 78 Street?
It has 22 residential units and 23 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.