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503 East 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01490-0009Map

Owner of record: 78/79 York Associates LLC

503 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 96 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 78/79 York Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on July 30, 2024. 5 of the 35 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 93 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
94

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 30, 2024

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
93
About 97% of the building's 96 apartments
Up from 91 in 2018

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 · 35

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper chute door at west at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick down stopper, at building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots, at second stack from west fire escape, at building front , 6th story

    Sep 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner blocking egress 3rd sty at north window at east stack at fire escape

    Jan 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner blocking egress 4th sty at north window at east stack at fire escape

    Jan 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner blocking egress 5th sty at north window at east stack at fire escape

    Jan 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner blocking egress at 4th sty at north window at west stack at fire escape

    Jan 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 23, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 23, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 23, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 23, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 10 sqft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 23, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 23, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at fire escape window at 2nd story balcony at building front

    Aug 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at fire escape window at 4th and 6th story balcony at west stack

    Aug 16, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at fire escape window at 2nd ,3rd,4th,5th and 6th story balcony at east stack

    Aug 16, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items 6th sty balcony at south stack, building front at fire escape

    Apr 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th sty balcony at south stack, building front at fire escape

    Apr 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective gfi electric outlet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 14, 2013 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 14, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective waterproof exterior walls at bulkhead roof.

    Sep 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak closet ceiling private hall 1 sty southwest apt 1b er1. , section '' ''

    Jul 18, 1995 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling private hall 1 sty southwest apt 1b er1. , section '' ''

    Jul 18, 1995 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling center room 1 sty southwest apt 1b er1. , section '' ''

    Jul 18, 1995 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling private hall 1 sty southwest apt 1b er1. , section '' ''

    Jul 18, 1995 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure metal tread 3 4 5 and 6 from top 2 to 3 sty front stack.

    Aug 13, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes plants 2 and 6 sty front stack.

    Jun 21, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration loft bed erected 1 sty southwest apt 1b. , section '' ''

    Feb 26, 1991 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 5

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. front door missing door stop. rem:maintain building as per code.

    May 17, 2012

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 27, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 27, 2016 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 13, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 28, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 25, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 22, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 22, 2012 · Apt 4C

    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 (C1)
Year built
1905
Floors
6
Residential units
96
Building area
47,574 ft²
Lot area
11,443 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1490 / 9
Assessed value
$5,752,350
Landmark / historic district
INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

HPD registration #120950, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 503 East 78 Street

Who owns 503 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78/79 York Associates LLC.

Does 503 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 503 East 78 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 93 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 96 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 503 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 503 East 78 Street?

It has 96 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.