401 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01473-0104Map
Owner of record: First Avenue Partners,
401 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is First Avenue Partners,. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on August 23, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 64
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 98
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 64
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt installed at door at bulkhead leading to the roof at public hall stairs, 5th story
Aug 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2026
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the consisting of garbage overflow, cardboxes, cabinets at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door (hinges) leading to roof , 5th story
Nov 27, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective (frame) in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at wall at public hall, 5th story
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall at public hall, 5th story
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 16, 2023
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2019 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2019 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Jul 15, 2019
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, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3a, 3rd story
Aug 11, 2016 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Sep 5, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2010 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2009 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2009 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the entrance door located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2009 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes .... air conditioner on balcony, front at fire escape, 4th story
May 2, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarting material on ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 7, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 7, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarting material ceiling at public hall stairs, 5th story
Jul 7, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall stairs, 5th story
Jul 7, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the odor eminating from cellar at boiler room, cellar
Jan 31, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 26, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 17, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 11, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 14, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 9, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2013 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,755 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,565 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-9
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1473 / 104
- Assessed value
- $1,730,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #103382, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 401 East 78 Street
Who owns 401 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is First Avenue Partners,.
Does 401 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.
Is 401 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 401 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 401 East 78 Street?
It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.