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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

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 23, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 64

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Nov 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Nov 21, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2023

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement

    Jul 15, 2019

    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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    Aug 11, 2016 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Sep 5, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit the entrance door located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 17, 2009 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 7, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jul 7, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

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

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.