527 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01490-0019Map
Owner of record: 78/79 York Associates LLC
527 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 102 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 78/79 York Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on July 18, 2026. City tax records listed 98 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 94
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 · 23
- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose cable mounting tube at south wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 18, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 10, 2026 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 10, 2026 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at bulkhead entrance door at exterior preventing re-entry at public hall stairs, 6th story
Mar 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective compactor door, at public hall, 6th story, section at south
Mar 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective garbage chute, at public hall, 6th story, section at south
Mar 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective garbage chute at public hall, 5th story, section at south
Mar 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective garbage chute, at public hall, 4th story, section at south
Mar 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south, east walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material plaster at south, east walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of trip hazard at saddle in the bathroom located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2020 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 5i, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''531''
Jul 9, 2020 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at 4th story balcony at west stack at building front
Jun 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at east stack at building front
Jun 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor incorrect frame. at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2018
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
May 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
May 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing west 1st slats at 3rd story balcony ,front east fire escape.
Mar 1, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing west 1st slats at 4th story balcony ,front east fire escape.
Mar 1, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing west 1st slats at 5th story balcony ,front east fire escape.
Mar 1, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty northwest apt 2f. located at apt 2f, 2nd story, section '' ''
Oct 27, 1999 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- 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 - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 8, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 10, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 7, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 27, 2021 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 27, 2021 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 5I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 4, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 4, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 30, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 1, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 7, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 2, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 30, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 30, 2020 · Apt 5I
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1908
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 102
- Building area
- 44,364 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,855 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1490 / 19
- Assessed value
- $5,886,900
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
HPD registration #120952, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 527 East 78 Street
Who owns 527 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78/79 York Associates LLC.
Does 527 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 527 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 98 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 102 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 527 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1908 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 527 East 78 Street?
It has 102 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.