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
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 · 23
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door , 5th story
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden tread # 9 from bottom to top , 5th story
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Sep 19, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.