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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2021

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
98
About 98% of the building's 100 apartments

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 · 55

  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical cover plate at the west wall , 1st story

    Apr 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    § 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
  • C

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans & recycle bins at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at cellar

    Aug 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit top window sash bathroom 6 sty southwest apt 6d. , section '' ''

    Jul 20, 1999 · Apt 6D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls bulkhead roof

    May 2, 1996

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving court yard at west.

    Apr 12, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors 1 sty public hall to yard.

    Apr 12, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.