78 Ellwood Street
Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02172-0046Map
Owner of record: 82 Ellwood Street Realty LLC
78 Ellwood Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1918 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 30 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 82 Ellwood Street Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 239 housing violations here, most recently on July 14, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 30 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 239
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 449
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 · 239
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations install (if on wall must be 4' to 12' from ceiling on ceiling must be 4' from wall) in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules install (if on wall must be 4' to 12' from ceiling on ceiling must be 4' from wall) in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
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 apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ...the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ...rubber gasket seal at upper refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ...lock at west 1 window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at ceiling, east and south walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ...washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ...spring balance at upper and lower window sashes in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at heat riser pipe on north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1A
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 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs, the floors and all stories at public hall
Aug 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at the lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at the lower window sash leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counterbalance at lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at 2nd window from east at south in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counterbalance at lower sash 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall
Jun 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective / inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective protruding nails from wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north, the 5th room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective porcelain glaze at the bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical stopper at the bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, the north wall and the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Gas being supplied to building without inspection certification by dob in apartment 2c gas was supplying two gas stoves in the kitchen , file for required permits and have necessary test and inspection perfor
Aug 21, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new altered plumbing system tested i observed in apartment 2c gas line going two gas stoves , perform test
Aug 21, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit i observed in apartment 2c gas line was installed for two gas stoves work done 100 percent utility locked off gas to apartment 2c, obtain permit
Aug 21, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
May 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
May 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1918
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 30
- Building area
- 21,620 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2172 / 46
- Assessed value
- $747,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108194, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 78 Ellwood Street
Who owns 78 Ellwood Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 82 Ellwood Street Realty LLC.
Does 78 Ellwood Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 239 housing violations at this property.
Is 78 Ellwood Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 30 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 78 Ellwood Street built?
City records list 1918 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 78 Ellwood Street?
It has 30 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.