440 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01472-0034Map
Owner of record: Bedford Real Estate Partners LLC
440 East 78 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1936 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 47 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Bedford Real Estate Partners LLC. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on September 23, 1993. 1 of the 1 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 69
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 1
- BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective 1 sty east apt 1c , section '' ''
Sep 23, 1993 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 23
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 16, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 25, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 14, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 9, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 23, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 23, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 29, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(15) remove illegale lock (74) provide guard for light in elevator (74) provide splice box covers top of car (15) cover hand hold
Aug 3, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of occupancy or building dept records. signed off job #103210847 identifies apt #1b as duplex with cellar recreation room however at time of inspection cellar recreati
Jul 8, 2024
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted at 1c,1b,3c,& 5d. full height partions erected to create additional bed rooms and change layout. bedroom count went from 2br to 3br.at 1b rec room in base level used as bedroom
Dec 6, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy: note c/o #21281 occupancy has been altered by the addition of bedrooms at apt. 1c,1b,3c,& 5d by increasing occupancy.
Dec 6, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
48h11-57o02-50y02. 40-repair governor tension sheive 57-o-02 clean pit50-clean machine.
Jun 19, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46q,30o,57o,55x, 46-rope guard on machine 30-clean shaft 57-clean pit 55-provide pit light.
Jan 30, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m,22o,35o,50y,57o,73#,73/perform 5 year test, properly tag device, and file elv 3 form.
Mar 24, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 27, 2020 · Apt 4G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 6G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
May 6, 2007 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 6, 2007 · Apt 5F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 5F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 5G
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 6D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 6G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 5F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 5G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 6F
Close - General
Mold
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mold
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mold
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mold
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Windows
May 12, 2005 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 28, 2005 · Apt 6G
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Fire-escape
Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Windows
Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 7, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 7, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mold
Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 4, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1936
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 47
- Building area
- 44,856 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,217 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1472 / 34
- Assessed value
- $4,853,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101335, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 440 East 78 Street
Who owns 440 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bedford Real Estate Partners LLC.
Does 440 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 440 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 47 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 440 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1936 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 440 East 78 Street?
It has 47 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.