307 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01453-0006Map
Owner of record: Malba Woods Land, LLC
307 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Malba Woods Land, LLC. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on March 3, 2026. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 118
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
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 · 50
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...concrete tread, 2nd up from bottom leading to building front entrance door
Mar 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ...at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...hinge in the entrance located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules ...defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations ...defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door closer device at building entrance door , 1st story
Dec 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2011 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2011 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2011 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2011 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2011 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2011 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom system at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2011 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2011 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2011 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2011 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2011 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2007 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2007 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2006 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2006 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2006 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material ceiling 1 sty at public hall
Aug 12, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1bw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2004 · Apt 1BW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink from wall in the kitchen located at apt 1bw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2004 · Apt 1BW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1bw, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2004 · Apt 1BW
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
Dec 15, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from east located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2000 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet of kitchen sink ( razor sharp edges ) in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story
Oct 12, 2000 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective peep hole apt entrance door in the entrance located at apt 5w, 5th story
Oct 12, 2000 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window lock in the 4th room from east located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2000 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing tenant ( ms. merchant ) in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2000 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover of west wall in the 4th living room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at east
Apr 21, 2000 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at east
Apr 21, 2000 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2000 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , unkeyed ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2000 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at threshold of entrance door 5 sty west apt 5w. , section '' ''
Jul 19, 1999 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty west apt 5w. , section '' ''
Oct 31, 1997 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty west apt 5w merchant , section '' ''
Oct 31, 1997 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 5 sty west apt 5w rear room. , section '' ''
Oct 31, 1997 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated double cylinder lock at entrance to 1 sty east apt 1e. , section '' ''
Feb 3, 1988 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective slate slabs rear yard.
Jan 28, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 13, 2013
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain. observed window a/c unit on 2nd floor is installed in fire escape window. window a/c unit on the 4th floor is missing support bracket, repair and or replace; repair/replace
Jun 14, 2023
Resolve - Class - 3
B354,32a,15,16,25a,b,50a,b. 50a- hardford loop corroded and leaking. 50b- separate controls from 1/4" line.
Dec 7, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted, full height partition framed to create new rm layout, also partition opened to create new entrance w/plumbing water & waste lines moved, work is located on 1st fl rear apt
Feb 15, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2W
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 5W
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 2E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close
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- General
Ventilation system
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2015 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2014 · Apt 4W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 26, 2012 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 3, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 4W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 5R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 1W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2011 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2011 · Apt 5R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Dec 12, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2008 · Apt 3E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 9,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,554 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1453 / 6
- Assessed value
- $1,248,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104622, last renewed Jun 8, 2026.
Questions about 307 East 78 Street
Who owns 307 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Malba Woods Land, LLC.
Does 307 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 307 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 307 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 307 East 78 Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.