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
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 · 35
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 14, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective waterproof exterior walls at bulkhead roof.
Sep 11, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
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.