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405 East 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01473-0006Map

Owner of record: Norbil Trust Co., Ltd

405 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Norbil Trust Co., Ltd. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on May 30, 2024. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
38

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 30, 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 2023
2
About 13% of the building's 16 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 · 10

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing a stopper installed at building entrance door

    May 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper installed at vestibule door. , 1st story

    May 30, 2024

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating ceiling 4 sty apt 4d thru out located at apt 4d

    Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color foyer ceiling 4 sty front east apt 4d located at apt 4d

    Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bathroom ceiling 4 sty front east apt 4d located at apt 4d

    Dec 5, 1994 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 14

  • 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 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    The borough commissioner has issued a stop work order for application# 120186173 due to intent to revoke approval(s) and permit(s) due to ow ner denial of authorization. stop all work immediately, make site safe , provide all required information to borough commissioner's office fo rthwith

    Sep 19, 2018

    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 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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 6, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation #35361981h issued on 10/16/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. remedy:comply with

    Dec 3, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation #35361983l issued on 10/16/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with

    Dec 3, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: at exp#2 inadequate overhead protection provided foradjacent property,overhead protection no handrails at new 5th floor.

    Oct 16, 2018 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#3 several cracks vertical & horozontal at 4th fl window lintels & corner w/exp#2. remedy: maintain exterior bldg walls.

    Oct 16, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. at time of an alt 1 construction in progress with stop work order in place under complaint #1488594 for no exterior work - i observe workers on ro

    Sep 18, 2018 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3301.2 manufacture specification - note: at time of inspection of an alt i job at roof level. i observed a makeshift pully system made of wood with rope used for hoisting materials. i asked for a design drawing

    Sep 18, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3301-02(d). construction superintendent fails to make jobsite logs available. note: at time of inspection of a 5th story alt i job installing flooring at 5th story level along with interior and exterior work in

    Sep 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.at exposure 2 inadequate over head protection provided for adjacent property at time of inspection blockwall at exposure 2 approx

    Aug 31, 2018

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Bathrooms and toilet rooms must be vented. noted: the bathroom in apt1b is not provided with fresh air vent or mechanical vent. remedy: provide fresh air vent.

    Oct 14, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 1D

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 22, 2012 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 18, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 2, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2006 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 1-A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 27, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 25, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 25, 2003 · Apt 3D

    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 (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
9,262 ft²
Lot area
2,554 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1473 / 6
Assessed value
$1,999,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #104874, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.

Questions about 405 East 78 Street

Who owns 405 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Norbil Trust Co., Ltd.

Does 405 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 405 East 78 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 13% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 405 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 405 East 78 Street?

It has 16 residential units.

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