408 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01472-0044Map
Owner of record: Brusco Enterprises,inc.
408 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 Brusco Enterprises,inc.. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on October 10, 2026. 31 of the 42 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 78
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 · 42
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at basement
Oct 10, 2026
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front building entrance at stoop
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story
May 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18637979 issued 10-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical stopper at bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18470614 issued 29-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling. at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing a stopper installed at building front entrance door
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o square feet at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18255750 issued 26-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical stopper at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical stopper at tub in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o square feet at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door
Sep 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder welded shoe needs to be bolted at drop ladder of fire escape at building front at fire escape
May 19, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt g, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt g, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt g, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2020 · Apt G
Open — Nov sent out - 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 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- Construction other optional
Emergency work-on 6/12/25 dob obsvd inwardly area of masonry roof parapet wall w/chimney @ exp4 report issued on 7/14/25 & signed & stamped by scott. j profeta,r.a indicated masonry chase removed from below the roof leaving the chimney onlu partiall supported. comply w/ code immed retain nyspe&gc to eval&stab/demo the leaning masonry
Jul 15, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Corrective action plan req'd. obsvd dislodge copping stone on parapet wall & over public sidewalk leaning parapet wall 16x6 ft(l+h)2 exp4 cracked mortar around chimney # exp3 plus other bricks in disrepair @ roof level. owner to immed retain reg design prof to eval the entire bldg & submit corrective action plan bldg t/be repaired under permit
Jun 12, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg in code compliant manner-obsvd dislodge and cracked copping stone above parapet wall of exp1,leaning portion of parapet wall at exp4 approx 16ft by 6ft,cracked mortar around the chimney at roof level. an annual parapet observation report is req'd to be completed for ending year 2025
Jun 12, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 27, 2001
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 · 2
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order. #061225pi10802hz control #348065 dated 06/12/25. no compliance on file for annual parapet observation report. remedy: comply with commissioner's order.
Feb 17, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.i observed hazardous condition on the exterior parapet wall to the bldg.left side top-corner of exp.one dislodge copping stone at edge found cracked in tw
Jun 12, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt APTG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Ventilation system
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 3C
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
- 7,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,682 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1472 / 44
- Assessed value
- $867,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #105791, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 408 East 78 Street
Who owns 408 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brusco Enterprises,inc..
Does 408 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 408 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 35% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 408 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 408 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.