78 East 127 Street
Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01751-0041Map
Owner of record: 78-80 East 127th St HDFC
78 East 127 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10035. It has 24 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 78-80 East 127th St HDFC. HPD has recorded 155 housing violations here, most recently on May 22, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 155
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 157
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 155
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 22, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 22, 2026 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 22, 2026 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 22, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 22, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 22, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 22, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2025
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective morise lock and assembly at 2nd door from entrance at public hall, 1st story
May 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, and east, north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperture of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at building front
Feb 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system notice missing at wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose marble tread # 9 from bottom up at bulkhead , 6th story
Oct 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at bulkhead, at public hall, 6th story
Oct 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead, at public hall, 6th story
Oct 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread # 10 from bottom up at bulkhead , 6th story
Oct 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds maximum allowable operating temperature 165 degress found at fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective due to inoperable hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of keyed lock installed at door leading to the fire escape window. in the 5th room from north located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 23, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 11, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 23, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 11, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 11, 2022 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at bulkhead , 6th story
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead to roof , 6th story
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at boiler room
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .... in the entrance located at apt 21, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 9, 2022 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 9, 2022 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ..... at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at all hinges in the entrance located at apt 23, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key locked door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 23, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 12, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 5th story
Apr 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Mar 30, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Vio22-50141
Oct 28, 2022
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 7, 2002
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted: cracked, delaminating & dislodged stucco cladding at east elevation facade. location: 5th & 6th floor level. remedy: repair all defects immediately & maintain bldg
May 5, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 29, 2026 · Apt 15
Open - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 22, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 22, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 22, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 12A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 9, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 9, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 3FIRST
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 15, 2022 · Apt 21
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 14, 2022 · Apt 18
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | $202,500 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 24
- Building area
- 15,544 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,997 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-6/R9
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1751 / 41
- Assessed value
- $621,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #113725, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.
Questions about 78 East 127 Street
Who owns 78 East 127 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78-80 East 127th St HDFC.
Does 78 East 127 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 155 housing violations at this property.
Is 78 East 127 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 78 East 127 Street built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 78 East 127 Street?
It has 24 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.