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309 East 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01453-0007Map

Owner of record: Malba Woods Land, LLC

309 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 23 housing violations here, most recently on October 23, 2024. 2 of the 23 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
49

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 23, 2024

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 13% of the building's 15 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 23

  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the house hold items and cardboard boxes at front areaway at basement

    Oct 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door , 5th story

    May 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden tread # 9 from bottom to top , 5th story

    May 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... atceiling (approx 3 sq.ft) and east wall (approx5 sq.ft).total approx 8 sq.ft in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... atceiling (approx 3 sq.ft) and east wall (approx5 sq.ft).total approx 8 sq.ft in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15602519 issued 08-dec-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket seal at bottom of refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, and walls. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture, at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Sep 19, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating ceiling kitchne 2 sty west apt 2w , section '' ''

    May 20, 1994 · Apt 2W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchen 2 sty west apt 24 located at apt 24

    May 20, 1994 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness kitchen ceiling 2 sty west apt 2w , section '' ''

    May 11, 1994 · Apt 2W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color kitchen ceilign 2 sty west apt 2w , section '' ''

    May 11, 1994 · Apt 2W

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor as per b. c. 1018.1(2008code); 27-366; b. c. 1021.1(2014 code) b. c. 1006.3(2022 code) for tra

    Jun 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per b. c. 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at unit 3r on the 3rd floor. remedy: discontinue

    Jun 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B. c. 907.2.8. failure to provide class "j" fire alarm system for transient use at unit 3r on the 3rd floor. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jun 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permenant dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. department of buildings records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. illegal occupancy note

    Jun 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain. observed window a/c unit on the 2nd floor is installed in fire escape window, window a/c units on the 1st and 4th floors are missing support brackets, repair and or replace; repair/replace

    Jun 14, 2023

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. south iron threads and platform beginning to rotremedy: repair or replace iron threads and platform

    Jul 15, 1988 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 22, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 22, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 22, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 7, 2020 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 7, 2020 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 7, 2020 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 26, 2013 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2011 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 20, 2006 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 20, 2006 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 20, 2006 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Sep 16, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 16, 2006 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 18, 2006 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 3, 2005 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 3, 2005 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 5R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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 / 7
Assessed value
$1,168,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #104623, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.

Questions about 309 East 78 Street

Who owns 309 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Malba Woods Land, LLC.

Does 309 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 309 East 78 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 309 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 309 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.