511 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01490-0010Map
Owner of record: 78/79 York Associates LLC
511 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 87 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 78/79 York Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on August 29, 2024. City tax records listed 84 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 33
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 13
- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the heavy accumulation of cloths, household items, etc. in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety caps at east wall at lobby, 1st story
Apr 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective gasket around refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing striker plate for lock at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 6 c, 6th story, apartment at southeast
Jan 13, 2000 · Apt 6 C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchen rear section 5 sty rear apt 5g er1. , section '' ''
Apr 17, 1990 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 31
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Jun 28, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
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
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to provide approved construction documents note at the time of my inspection observed work being performed under the aforementioned job number at the time of my inspection no approved plans were on site
Jun 3, 2021
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 4G
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 15, 2015 · Apt 5G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 2D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 4E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2007 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 21, 2004 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1907
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 87
- Building area
- 44,364 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,855 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1490 / 10
- Assessed value
- $5,161,500
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
HPD registration #120971, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 511 East 78 Street
Who owns 511 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78/79 York Associates LLC.
Does 511 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 511 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 84 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 87 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 511 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1907 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 511 East 78 Street?
It has 87 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.