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402 East 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01472-0046Map

Owner of record: The Elfran L.p.

402 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 39 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is The Elfran L.p.. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on February 28, 2024. 3 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 28, 2024

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
4
About 10% of the building's 39 apartments

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 · 47

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at public hall, 6th story

    Jun 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device at vestibule door to public hall

    Jun 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device installed at the building front entrance door

    Jun 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition ......apt. 1, west/1, 1st sty and apt. 2, s/2, 1st sty; combined and being used as storage and office space....... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ..... in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 at east and north wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east and north wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east and north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing sign at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jul 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 26, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 15 square feet at ceiling and souyh wall in the kitchen located at apt 26, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 26

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at west and south walls at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and south walls at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and walls at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and south walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at west and south walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags and construction materials under stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 23, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2008 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing cover for electrical fuse box on west wall in the private hallway located at apt 23, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2008 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2008 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and all walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2008 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & east wall at bulkhead roof.

    Jun 3, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department bathroom ceiling 2 sty northwest apt 11. , section '' ''

    Aug 19, 1990 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit window 6 sty southeast apt 35 watercloset compartment. , section '' ''

    Sep 12, 1989 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 6th sty southeast apt 35. , section '' ''

    Sep 12, 1989 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 6th sty southeast apt 35. , section '' ''

    Sep 12, 1989 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance 1 sty southwest apt 2. , section '' ''

    Mar 30, 1989 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector 4th sty rear southeast apt 20. , section '' ''

    Jan 21, 1987 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive boxes newspaper etc throughout 4th sty rear southeast apt 20. , section '' ''

    Jan 21, 1987 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling throughout 4th sty rear southeast apt 20. , section '' ''

    Jan 21, 1987 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 19

  • Plumbing none

    Based on lic #001343 being inactive, stop all plumbing work under job #100932314 immediately.

    Jul 21, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    Based on lic #001343 being inactive, stop all plumbing work under job #101384351 immediately.

    Jul 21, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9c unsafe report filed

    Feb 21, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Cycle 7 unsafe report filed

    Feb 5, 2013

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Removal of sidewalk shed or other safety measures w/o approval from dob.remedy:obtain approval from dob for sidewalk shed or other safety measures removal as per 1rcny 103-04.

    Apr 1, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at 1st flr level west wall & and south section of eating & drinking establishment. having removed masonry covering of stucco & cement having install a section of brick approx. 20'

    Nov 7, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/16/24a/40/43/50 50a/50b/50c/50d 50 oiler filter missing on oil line 50a clean out tee missing on flue pipe 50b flue pipe supported with bandiron from steam and gas pipe 50c boiler rating plate painted also

    May 3, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/16/48a/50/50a/50b/50c 40 50 oil filtermissing an oil line 50a flue pipe suported with band iron steam pipe 50 oil filter missing oil line 50a flue pipe supported with band iron from steam pipe 50b cement

    May 3, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/16/32a/36/50/50a 50b/50c 50 boiler safty value not piped down 50a boiler flue pipe in contact with waste pipe and not supported.50b control cover hanging off.50c boiler jacket not in place

    May 3, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 37

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 10075

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 22, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 18, 2011 · Apt 29

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 18, 2008 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 36

    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 (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
39
Building area
26,090 ft²
Lot area
5,602 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1472 / 46
Assessed value
$4,238,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #106053, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.

Questions about 402 East 78 Street

Who owns 402 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Elfran L.p..

Does 402 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 402 East 78 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 39 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 402 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 402 East 78 Street?

It has 39 residential units and 41 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.