409 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01473-0008Map
Owner of record: 409 E 78 Realty LLC
409 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 409 E 78 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 69
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 171
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 · 69
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Mar 15, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at all yards
Oct 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 incorrect information on signage at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds allowable operating temperature at fuxtures in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked in basement at boiler room
Jan 9, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of building front drop ladder obstructed by garbage can at fire escape
Jan 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall apprx 2 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range for cooking in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front
Nov 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ''missing'' in the entire apartment located at apt c upper level, 1st story
Jun 12, 2014 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). or missing in the entire apartment located at apt c upper level, 1st story
Jun 12, 2014 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of free standing 4' by 8' sheet rock at the 1st sty public hall at public hall, 1st story
May 2, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all sty's at public hall
May 2, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 16 square feet at north & east walls in the 1st room from north located at apt c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 3, 2014 · Apt C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north & east walls in the 1st room from north located at apt c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 3, 2014 · Apt C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 3, 2014 · Apt C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Mar 3, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room, 1st story
Mar 31, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective the lock at the vestibule door at lobby, 1st story
Sep 18, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2006 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty northeast apt c epstein
May 1, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal jacket and insalation of boiler at cellar.
Apr 2, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty northwest apt 3b ms kington. located at apt 3b
Jan 12, 1994 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom fixture 1 sty northwest apt b er1.
Jan 12, 1994
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose counter top washbasin bathroom 1 sty north apt b.
Sep 15, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock entrance door 1 sty north apt b.
Sep 15, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty north apt b.
Sep 15, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective unassembled fence rear yard.
Sep 15, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations repair 1 sty north apt b.
Sep 15, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing boiler room door cellar c#0232510
Jan 23, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Aug 29, 1991
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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
Aug 29, 1991
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Nov 14, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 13, 1996
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 13, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed sidewalk shed not installed in accordance with approved plans. cross bracing provided less than the required 8 ft clearance above grade, horizontal girt was missing, shed columns
Sep 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Observed one gas fired federal fst 32 1344000 btu boiler leaking water from the back . holes in the boiler room walls. correct all violating conditions and summit certificate of correction
Feb 25, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building code compliant. noted: boxes and items stored in the lobby hallway., repair and/or replace; comply with code. keep hallways free and clear of all items.
Sep 18, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Boiler room not fire rated,debris in boiler room and fresh air vent restricted. correct violating conditions & submit a certificate of correction.
Apr 1, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 1001.3 failure to maintain egress clear & unobstructed. noted: inapt 4c air conditioning unit installed in fire escape access window partially blocking egress. remedy: comply w/notice of violation.
May 25, 2016
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt D
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt D
Open - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt D
Open - General
Signage missing
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2025 · Apt D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt APARTM
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 10,501 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,555 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1473 / 8
- Assessed value
- $1,099,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #118798, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 409 East 78 Street
Who owns 409 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 409 E 78 Realty LLC.
Does 409 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.
Is 409 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 409 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 409 East 78 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.