Does 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan currently has 21 open HPD housing violations: 6 Class A (non-hazardous), 9 Class B (hazardous), and 6 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 9, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan received?

354 East 78th Street, Manhattan has received 100 complaints in the last 12 months and 4 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 40 complaints.

Is 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 6 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (40 complaints), 2. PLUMBING (11 complaints), 3. DOOR/WINDOW (9 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan?

Yes. 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan currently has 6 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan was filed on June 11, 2026. In total, 112 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan?

354 East 78th Street, Manhattan currently has 21 open HPD violations: 6 Class A (non-hazardous), 9 Class B (hazardous), and 6 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan a good building to rent?

354 East 78th Street, Manhattan has 6 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

354 East 78th Street, Manhattan

📍 Upper East Side, Manhattan Built 1910 10 units Class C7 Residential

Registered to KATHERINE CHOU LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

21 Open Violations

6C 9B 6A

100 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year

4 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 6 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

100

Last 365 Days

⚠️ Complaints are up 70% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 2 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

40(43%)

PLUMBING

11(12%)

DOOR/WINDOW

9(10%)

APPLIANCE

9(10%)

SAFETY

8(9%)

WATER LEAK

7(8%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

4(4%)

GENERAL

4(4%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Bait applied Most Recent Result

2026-04-01 Most Recent Date

2026-04-01 Treatments Bait applied

2026-03-23 Treatments Bait applied

2026-03-12 Treatments Bait applied

2026-03-04 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2026-01-29 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-06-28 Treatments Bait applied

2024-06-12 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-04-30 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-04-10 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2023-03-28 Compliance Passed

2023-02-27 Treatments Bait applied

2023-02-21 Treatments Bait applied

2023-02-10 Treatments Bait applied

2023-02-06 Treatments Bait applied

2023-01-31 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-01-25 Treatments Bait applied

2023-01-20 Treatments Bait applied

2023-01-13 Treatments Bait applied

2023-01-12 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-01-04 Treatments Bait applied

2022-12-06 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2022-09-27 Initial Passed

2022-07-26 Initial Passed

2021-10-27 Compliance Passed

2021-07-15 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

6 Class A

9 Class B

6 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2026-06-10

Class C Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom 2026-02-27

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Class C § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-06-10 ▼

Violation ID: #18995084

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-02-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18678815

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-02-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18678830

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR

2026-02-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18678855

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2025-11-15 ▼

Violation ID: #18370594

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-15T00:00:00.000

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-09-10 ▼

Violation ID: #18218745

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-06-10 ▼

Violation ID: #18995085

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-06-10 ▼

Violation ID: #18995086

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-06-10 ▼

Violation ID: #18995087

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2026-06-10 ▼

Violation ID: #18995088

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY 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, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-11-23 ▼

Violation ID: #18428324

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY 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, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY 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, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-11-23 ▼

Violation ID: #18428323

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-23T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY 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, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4A4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-02-20 ▼

Violation ID: #17709472

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4A4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4A4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2025-02-20 ▼

Violation ID: #17709473

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4A4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT THE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #16682382

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT THE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class A §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE

2026-06-10 ▼

Violation ID: #18995089

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000

Description: §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION RADIATOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-02-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18678828

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION RADIATOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-02-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18678845

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000

Class A § 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2026-01-31 ▼

Violation ID: #18608376

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-31T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class A § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE GROUT IN BETWEEN CERAMIC WALL TILES AT NORTH, EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1D UPPER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-01-31 ▼

Violation ID: #18608380

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-31T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE GROUT IN BETWEEN CERAMIC WALL TILES AT NORTH, EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1D UPPER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION HEAT RISER PIPE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1D UPPER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2026-01-31 ▼

Violation ID: #18608381

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-31T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION HEAT RISER PIPE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1D UPPER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 354 East 78th Street, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Upper East Side in the last 12 months.

Average building in Upper East Side

100

This building

NYC Average

📊 That's 50.0× the Upper East Side average · top 24% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 6 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 100 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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