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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 16, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
14
About 82% of the building's 17 apartments
Down from 17 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly secure the loose newel post at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.