354 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01452-0031Map
Owner of record: Chou's Three D LLC
354 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chou's Three D LLC. HPD has recorded 267 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 267
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 377
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 267
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door leading to the 1st story at public hall stairs at basement
Jun 10, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 10, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building front entrance door
Feb 27, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at cellar
Feb 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar
Feb 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective missing door at cellar stairs leading to 1st story public hall 1st story
Feb 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing latch at building front entrance door
Feb 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Feb 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Feb 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Feb 27, 2026
Open — False certification - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apartment # 4a/4c at west 1, 4th story,on vacate order # 260423
Feb 10, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower and upper window sash, 1st window from east at south wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 4a4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latche set in the entrance located at apt 4a4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 4a4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower and upper window sash at the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window open to elements creating a cold draft in the entire apartment located at apt 4a4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower and upper window sash at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower and upper window sash at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A4C
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 floor pierced and stairs installed creating a duplex apartment in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition duplex apartment created in apartment 1d contreary to c of o #106668
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections wash basin and water closet inside apartment 1d at cellar
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition duplex apartment created in apartment 1d contreary to c of o #106668
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, and water closet inside apartment 1c at cellar
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 floor pierced and stairs installed creating a duplex apartment in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1d upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1d upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the grout in between ceramic wall tiles at north, east and south walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1d upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 27, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 2, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 30, 1995
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 30, 1995
Dob violation - active
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 28, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 28, 1994
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 17, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. floor pierced and stairs installed creating a illegal duplex apartment in the 2nd room front north located at apt 1d 1st story a
Jan 31, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. floor pierced from private hall and stairs installed creating illegal duplex apartment at 1st story apartment 1c. into cellar lo
Jan 31, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39045606r issued 08/04/21 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to that allowed
Mar 9, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39045606r issued on 8/4/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no c/of/c on file.rem:comp
Nov 23, 2021 · Penalty $3,155
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39045606r issued 8/4/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no c/o on file comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Sep 27, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
W/o a permit. noted: at cellar below apt 1c - full height partition walls erected to create a bdrm., obtain all permits
Aug 4, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Contrary to c-of-o 106668 which indicates 2 hobby rms, boiler, storages - at time of inspection observed cellar below apt 1c converted & occupied as sleeping qtrs/living space in-conjunction with bdrm, recreati
Aug 4, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o and department of buildings records. floor erected from private hall stairs installed illegally creating duplex apt at 1st story apartment 1c cellar located
Oct 25, 2018 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes.c/o #106668 indicates building to be legally approved as a cellar "a" m.p now apt #2b illegally used/converted to transient use.pre
Aug 2, 2018 · Penalty $17,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a systemof automatic sprinklers for where required per bc70.3.2 27-954 for transient use.previous violations #35329739j;35298320l.rem:discontinue il
Aug 2, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.families to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 bc1021.1 and 27-366.previous violations #35529740r;35298321n.rem:discon
Aug 2, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. previous violations#35329741z:35298322p remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy
Aug 2, 2018 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 1
Failur eto maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.lack of required # of means of egress for every fl per bc 1018.1(2008 code)27-366;bc 1021.1 (2014 code) for transient use.previous vio(#35298321n) rem:discontin
May 16, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide class "j" fire alarm system (for) transient use.previous vio ##35298322p.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 16, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Perm. dwelling used/converted for other than perm residential purpose c/o #106668 indicates bldg to be legally approved as a (class) "a" m.d now,apt 3a illegally used/coverted for other than perm. purposrd.prev
May 16, 2018 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner:lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-954 for transient use.previous vio#35298320l rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 16, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling use/converted for other than permanent-residential purpose certificate of occupancy #10668 indicates occupancy noted:apartment 1d(1st flr)& 3b(3rd flr)has been used/converted to transient use
Feb 2, 2018 · Penalty $8,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every flr per bc101-.8.1 anda/c27-366 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use.
Feb 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8/failure to provide firealarm system for transient use.
Feb 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a automatic sprinkler system where is required as per bc9032.2 and ac27-954 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use.
Feb 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.noted:metal staircases installed in aprtment 1d(connecting 1st flr & cellar level)for additional living space.
Feb 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o as a 1st story remedy: obtian a valid c of o or discontinue unlawful use.
Mar 12, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 19, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 19, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 19, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4A4C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 6,748 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1452 / 31
- Assessed value
- $1,068,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #128076, last renewed Oct 30, 2025.
Questions about 354 East 78 Street
Who owns 354 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chou's Three D LLC.
Does 354 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 267 housing violations at this property.
Is 354 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 354 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 354 East 78 Street?
It has 10 residential units and 12 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.