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
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
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 · 47
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device at vestibule door to public hall
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 at east and north wall at public hall, 4th story
Jul 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Jul 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags and construction materials under stairs at public hall, 1st story
Jul 12, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & east wall at bulkhead roof.
Jun 3, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit window 6 sty southeast apt 35 watercloset compartment. , section '' ''
Sep 12, 1989 · Apt 35
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.