535 East 78 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01490-0023Map
Owner of record: 78/79 York Associates LLC
535 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 100 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 78/79 York Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2021. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 98 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 62
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 · 55
- ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical cover plate at the west wall , 1st story
Apr 30, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony at 1st fire escape from north at west, 4th story
Apr 4, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material consisting of cardboard, paper and plastics storage receptacles under north public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material consisting of cardboard, paper and plastics storage receptacles under south public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans & recycle bins at public hall, 1st story
Apr 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 4th apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tile at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 4th apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall 6 sq ft, and south wall 4 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 4th apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1f, 1st story, 4th apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1f, 1st story, 4th apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 5D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at cellar
Aug 25, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1i, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''539 e 78''
Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 1I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 6 sty southwest apt 6d. , section '' ''
Jul 20, 1999 · Apt 6D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing fire escapes window sash lock 6 sty southwest apt 6d east room. , section '' ''
Jul 20, 1999 · Apt 6D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit top window sash bathroom 6 sty southwest apt 6d. , section '' ''
Jul 20, 1999 · Apt 6D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator 6 sty southwest apt 6d east room. , section '' ''
Jul 20, 1999 · Apt 6D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles 6 sty southwest apt 6d bathroom floor. , section '' ''
Jul 20, 1999 · Apt 6D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor east room northwest corner 6 sty southeast apt 6d. , section '' ''
Jul 20, 1999 · Apt 6D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall & ceiling kitchen 3 sty southwest apt 3c , section '' ''
Jun 26, 1996 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster south & north walls 3 sty south apt 3e southeast room in north section of bldg er1. , section '' ''
Jun 10, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling 3 sty south apt 3e southeast room in north section of bldg. , section '' ''
Jun 10, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling west south & east walls 3 sty south apt 3e bathroom in north section of bldg er1 miss hamilton 988-2538. , section '' ''
Jun 10, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed in 3 sty south apt 3e southwest room south window to fire escape obstructing egress in north section of bldg. , section '' ''
Jun 10, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling & interior of entrance door & frame 3 sty south apt 3e private hall in north section og bldg er1. , section '' ''
Jun 10, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster south wall upper & lower sashes frame noulding strips & stool of north window 3 sty south apt 3e southwest room er1. , section '' ''
Jun 10, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint upper & lower sashes of south window 3 sty south apt 3e southwest room in north section of bldg er1. , section '' ''
Jun 10, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at light fixture at ceiling 3 sty south apt 3e southeast room in north section of bldg. , section '' ''
Jun 10, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls 6 sty southwest apt 6d south room & bathroom located at apt 6d
May 2, 1996 · Apt 6D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective pilot oven & top burner gas range 6 sty southwest apt 6d kitchen located at apt 6d
May 2, 1996 · Apt 6D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls bulkhead roof
May 2, 1996
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls thru out 3 sty northwest apt 3e. , section '' ''
Apr 12, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint entrance door 3 sty northwest apt 3e hamilton 988 2538 er1. , section '' ''
Apr 12, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire at ceiling light fixture 3 sty northwest apt 3e north room. located at apt 3e
Apr 12, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor 3 sty northwest apt 3e private hall. located at apt 3e
Apr 12, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty northwest apt 3e kitchen. located at apt 3e
Apr 12, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor & wall tiles 3 sty northeast apt 3e bathroom. located at apt 3e
Apr 12, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 3 sty northwest apt 3e throughout. located at apt 3e
Apr 12, 1996 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving court yard at west.
Apr 12, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors 1 sty public hall to yard.
Apr 12, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 6 sty public hall stairs to bulkhead.
Jun 10, 1992
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling southeast room 6 sty southeast apt 6e. located at apt 6e
Jun 10, 1992 · Apt 6E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 6 sty southwest apt 6d teichman. , section '' ''
Apr 9, 1992 · Apt 6D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 3
- 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
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 · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt AA
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt AA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt AA
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt AA
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt AA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 22, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 19, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 19, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 31, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 29, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 1I
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2014 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 7, 2014 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 5D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 5D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Jun 17, 2007 · Apt 1I
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2006 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 11, 2006 · Apt 6F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 11, 2006 · Apt 6F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 21, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 100
- Building area
- 44,364 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,855 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1490 / 23
- Assessed value
- $6,408,000
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
HPD registration #120973, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 535 East 78 Street
Who owns 535 East 78 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78/79 York Associates LLC.
Does 535 East 78 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 535 East 78 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 98 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 98% of its 100 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 535 East 78 Street built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 535 East 78 Street?
It has 100 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.