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178 East 108 Street

Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01635-0041Map

Owner of record: 178 East 108th Street Realty, LLC

178 East 108 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 178 East 108th Street Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on April 17, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
100

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 17, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 60

  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt g, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt g, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the 1st room from east at center located at bsmt-apt g, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door located at bsmt-apt g, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt g, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt g, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cyclinder lock at gate leading to basement apartment. basement level

    Dec 4, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard yard

    Dec 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at south and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to rear yard in the 5th room from north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at north and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 4th room from north, the 1st room from north, the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    Mar 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit building entrance door , 1st story

    Mar 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at north wall at vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing - missing tread 6th from bottom and broken tread 11th from bottom at fire escape stairs 2nd story at building north

    Feb 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door at building front entrance , 1st story

    Feb 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at north wall above building entrance door at vestibule , 1st story

    Feb 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 17, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector .....replace in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective .....bell/buzzer/intercom in the foyer located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures sink, wash basin, and bathtub in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures sink, wash basin, bath tub and water closet in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective 8th marble tread from bottom at 2nd story public, hallway stairs

    Mar 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 14 marble tread from bottom at 3rd story public, hallway stairs

    Mar 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner on 2nd story balcony at north fire escape.

    Mar 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle, ladder, and air conditioner on 3rd story public hallway

    Mar 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at 3rd story public hallway

    Mar 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 5 marble tread from bottom at 3rd story public, hallway stairs

    Mar 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts incandescent or equivalent needed (fixture present)

    Jul 11, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 11, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection at exposure #1 on 178 east 108 street at 4th floor window far left has an improperly supported a. c. unit missing support bra

    Nov 19, 2025 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    3314 supported scaffold does not meet code specifications. note: at time of inspection, i observed supported scaffold in place missing: 1)tie-in, 2)guardrails, 3)planks not tied down and 4)netting not secured.

    Nov 28, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. note: at time of inspection, i observed sidewalk shed in place with the required extension. rem: comply with code-provide extension.

    Nov 28, 2018 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Noted at 2nd fl apt #2 east side of bldg front bdrm locked bdrm door partial obstructs egress to fire escape use of a prohibited door and or hardware per bc 1008.1 27.371j rem: remove illegal hardware

    Jun 18, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit work noted @ 2nd sty front & rear apts have been gutted to studs ceiling joists & fl joists all demo work performed w/o a permit stop all work make site safe remedy: obtain permit

    Aug 26, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances defects noted @ time of inspection large pc of brownstone facade is missing @ 1st fl window front stoop/stairs are deterioration there is large pcs of riser that

    Aug 26, 2010 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway defect noted @ time of inspection a window air conditioner has been installed @ 3rd sty front of bldg blocking walkway on fire escape remedy: remove obstruction

    Aug 26, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permits work noted at front of premises erected a 9'lx 111/2 w x 7'h wood extenion to building extension is made of wood frame plywood sheating and a plastic roof.remedy:obtian pemrits or restore

    Apr 22, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Inside fire district. work noted: erected wood frame structure. approximately 18-0" x 18-0" x 8-0 h. location: rear or building. remedy: remove illegal structure.

    May 24, 1995 · Penalty $175

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt G

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt G

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt G

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt BOTTOM

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2025 · Apt LL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 5, 2025 · Apt LL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jul 5, 2025 · Apt LL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 11, 2022 · Apt G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 30, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 30, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 30, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 30, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 4

    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 (C2)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,075 ft²
Lot area
1,716 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1635 / 41
Assessed value
$247,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #135358, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.

Questions about 178 East 108 Street

Who owns 178 East 108 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 178 East 108th Street Realty, LLC.

Does 178 East 108 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 178 East 108 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 178 East 108 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 178 East 108 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.