442 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01472-0033Map
Owner of record: 3ptz L.p.
442 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 3ptz L.p.. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on June 24, 2026. 10 of the 24 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 24
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to cellar at public hall
Jun 24, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in vestibule
Jun 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door
Jun 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Jun 24, 2026
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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at exterior staircase leading to cellar and sidewalk at front areaway
Sep 25, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt 1D
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2024 · Apt 1D
Open — Invalid certification - 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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at basement
Oct 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 28, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cable wiring dangling on fire escape at from of building at all balconies
May 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 15th wooden step from bottom up at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Aug 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2013 · Apt 4B
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 4
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.defects noted:bldg having @ roof top two nonoperational mechanical exhaust fans.for kitchens,bathrooms ventilation.rem:repair/replace fans.restore proper ventil
Jun 14, 2010
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with constant riser height in any flight of stairs noted : on 4th, 3rd, 2nd & 1st floor the lower and higher steps risers have been altered by raising the landings, changing the uniformity of
Apr 19, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.noted:on 2nd,3rd,4th,1st flr the lower steps risers have been altered by raising landing making them lower and the uniformity has been changed creating a hazardous condition.remedy:
Dec 19, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: renovation to entire roof by remov-ing entire ashfault roofing and replacing new tar paper. remedy: stop all work immediately. obtain permits and approvals from the bldg. dept
Jun 14, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and propertu affected by construction operation noted removal of oslhalt roof coving and using a rope to beposite const debris from th eroof to the sidewalk below with no protection
Jun 14, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 1D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 1, 2019 · Apt 1D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 30, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 1, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 9, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 14, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 10, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 10, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 4C
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 4C
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 19, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 18, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Stairs
Sep 21, 2004 · Apt 0
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 22, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 9,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,554 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1472 / 33
- Assessed value
- $1,530,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106203, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 442 East 78 Street
Who owns 442 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 3ptz L.p..
Does 442 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 442 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 442 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 442 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.