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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 7, 2026

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
10
About 50% of the building's 20 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 · 69

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Mar 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Nov 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 incorrect information on signage at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked in basement at boiler room

    Jan 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front

    Nov 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all sty's at public hall

    May 2, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Mar 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective the lock at the vestibule door at lobby, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty northeast apt c epstein

    May 1, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal jacket and insalation of boiler at cellar.

    Apr 2, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom fixture 1 sty northwest apt b er1.

    Jan 12, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose counter top washbasin bathroom 1 sty north apt b.

    Sep 15, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock entrance door 1 sty north apt b.

    Sep 15, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty north apt b.

    Sep 15, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective unassembled fence rear yard.

    Sep 15, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing boiler room door cellar c#0232510

    Jan 23, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Aug 29, 1991

    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 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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.