420 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01472-0038Map
Owner of record: 420 East 78th LLC
420 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 17 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 420 East 78th LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on November 16, 2025. 4 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 80
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 · 37
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes plant pots at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Aug 31, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material on ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose newel post at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective faucet at bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective the wash basin. in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall and ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling. in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story
Sep 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing , 1st story
Sep 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story
Sep 30, 2017
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
Sep 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line east building front yard
Jun 19, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator shut off valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the waste pipe in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective stopper,at sink drain in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- General
Cabinet
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 14, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 15, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 10, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 10, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 4, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2014 · Apt BB
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 17
- Building area
- 11,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,861 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1472 / 38
- Assessed value
- $1,013,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #127892, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.
Questions about 420 East 78 Street
Who owns 420 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 420 East 78th LLC.
Does 420 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 420 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 82% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 420 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 420 East 78 Street?
It has 17 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.