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278 West 118 Street

Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01923-0060Map

Owner of record: Quasar Realty Partners L.p.

278 West 118 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Quasar Realty Partners L.p.. HPD has recorded 108 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
108
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
821

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 14, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2023
10
About 100% of the building's 10 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 · 108

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at first story intermediate landing . at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at building entrance door

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing metal pipe at 1st fire door at south leading to garbage area at basement

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west and north walls at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Nov 26, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 11b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 11B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 28, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 28, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front at stoop

    Aug 28, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry lintel at building front entrance door

    Mar 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical receptacle in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 11b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2024 · Apt 11B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical receptacle in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 11b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2024 · Apt 11B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective two electrical outlets at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 11b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2024 · Apt 11B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at south wall at west wall at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 11b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2024 · Apt 11B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 33b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 33B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 33b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 33B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 55b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 55B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic-tiles on all walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 55b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 55B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective washbasin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 55b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 55B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisiting of hook and eye installed at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an air conditioner protruding beyond sill at 5th story balcony building front at south

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, south wall and east wall at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling, south wall, and east wall at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye installed at building entrance door

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye latch at building entrance door , 1st story

    Mar 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye latch at vestibule door , 1st story

    Mar 17, 2023

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door

    Jan 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door

    Jan 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jan 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the ceiling with fire retardant material at public hall, 5th story

    Jan 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye capable of being lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2023

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    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

    Cease use 51/3b/40/50/16/(51)no draft fumes (50)boiler rope gasket defective between left side sectionl(repair immediatly)(can not be put back into normal operation without dob inspector.

    Dec 23, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2026 · 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 (C5)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
9,550 ft²
Lot area
2,523 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1923 / 60
Assessed value
$766,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #133225, last renewed Dec 2, 2022.

Questions about 278 West 118 Street

Who owns 278 West 118 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Quasar Realty Partners L.p..

Does 278 West 118 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 108 housing violations at this property.

Is 278 West 118 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 278 West 118 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 278 West 118 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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