444 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01472-0032Map
Owner of record: Chelsea Realty Develcrp
444 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1942 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Chelsea Realty Develcrp. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on December 10, 2025. 7 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 90
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 · 40
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking mechanism at the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 120 degrees at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story
Jul 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story
Jul 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of130 degress at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at gate leading to rear yard in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to rear yard in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible evidence of mold grout at east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at entrance door to building
Dec 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling. at public hall, 5th story
Dec 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Dec 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lockset at building entrance door
Sep 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door
May 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
May 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 5, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock installed at the interior door leading to rear yard in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stopper building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stopper on vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2019
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all floors all storys at public hall
Jun 30, 2010
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass top sash to window in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 6
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 6
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage at 1st air shaft from east at south
Jun 30, 2010
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1ONE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 12B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 12B
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2024 · Apt APT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt FRONTD
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Door/window
Door
May 10, 2023 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1942
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 10,270 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,554 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1472 / 32
- Assessed value
- $901,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #120689, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.
Questions about 444 East 78 Street
Who owns 444 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chelsea Realty Develcrp.
Does 444 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 444 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 444 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1942 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 444 East 78 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.