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
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 · 10
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing a stopper installed at building entrance door
May 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper installed at vestibule door. , 1st story
May 30, 2024
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.