408 East 78 Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

Building Report

Score

A (96.69%)

This building has an excellent score, indicating very few or no recent complaints, or that any complaints were minor and quickly resolved.

Most Frequent Complaints

  1. No Heat (7) Latest: 2025-05-24
  2. N/A (4) Latest: 2024-05-22
  3. No Water (3) Latest: N/A
  4. At Wall Or Ceiling (2) Latest: 2024-05-22
  5. Chipped/Peeling/Flaking (2) Latest: 2022-02-04
  6. Hole In Walking Area (1) Latest: 2022-02-04
  7. Lock Broken Or Missing (1) Latest: 2022-02-04
  8. Roaches (1) Latest: 2020-12-22
  9. Faucet Broken/Missing/Leaking (1) Latest: 2008-06-09
  10. Exposed (1) Latest: 2008-06-09

Complaint History

Date Category Minor Category Problem Unit Details
2025-05-24 Heat/Hot Water Entire Building No Heat BLDG
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Status Corrected
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Building Wide
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2025-05-27 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2025-05-27 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous Yes Duplicate No
2024-12-04 Heat/Hot Water Entire Building No Heat And No Hot Water BLDG
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Status Open
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Building Wide
Full Description The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to verify the correction of the condition or an HPD Inspector may attempt to conduct an inspection.
Problem Status Date 2024-12-04 Problem Status Open
Complaint Status Date 2024-12-04 Complaint Status Open
Anonymous Yes Duplicate No
2024-05-22 Water Leak Slow Leak At Wall Or Ceiling #G
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Status Inspected - No Violation
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Problem Status Date 2024-06-14 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2024-06-15 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2024-05-22 Unsanitary Condition Mold N/A #G
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Status Corrected
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Living Room
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2024-05-24 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2024-06-15 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2024-05-10 Water Leak Slow Leak At Wall Or Ceiling #G
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Status Inspected - No Violation
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Problem Status Date 2024-05-19 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2024-05-20 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2024-05-10 Unsanitary Condition Mold N/A #G
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Status Inspected - No Violation
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Living Room
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Problem Status Date 2024-05-19 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2024-05-20 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2022-02-04 Flooring/Stairs Floor Hole In Walking Area #3C
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2022-03-30 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2022-03-30 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2022-02-04 Door/Window Door Lock Broken Or Missing #3C
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entrance/Foyer
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2022-03-30 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2022-03-30 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2022-02-04 Paint/Plaster Ceiling Chipped/Peeling/Flaking #3C
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2022-03-30 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2022-03-30 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2022-02-04 Unsanitary Condition Mold N/A #3C
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Bathroom
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2022-03-30 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2022-03-30 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2020-12-22 Unsanitary Condition Pests Roaches #G
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Status Inspected - No Violation
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Problem Status Date 2021-12-29 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2021-12-30 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2020-12-22 Unsanitary Condition Mold N/A #G
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Status Inspected - No Violation
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Kitchen
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Problem Status Date 2021-12-29 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2021-12-30 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2020-12-22 Paint/Plaster Ceiling Chipped/Peeling/Flaking #G
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Status Inspected - No Violation
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Problem Status Date 2021-12-29 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2021-12-30 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2017-04-01 Heat/Hot Water Apartment Only No Heat And No Hot Water #4C
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Status Corrected
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2017-04-04 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2017-04-04 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2016-01-13 Heat/Hot Water Apartment Only No Heat #3A
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2016-01-15 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2016-01-15 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2013-12-17 Heating Heat Related No Heat #1B
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Status Corrected
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2013-12-19 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2013-12-20 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2011-03-24 Heating Heat Related No Heat& Hot Water #2A
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Status Corrected
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2011-03-31 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2011-03-31 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2008-06-09 Plumbing Basin/Sink Faucet Broken/Missing/Leaking #1B
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Bathroom
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2008-06-30 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2008-07-01 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2008-06-09 Electric Wiring Exposed 1B
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entire Building
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2008-06-30 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2008-07-01 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2008-01-21 Heating Heat Related No Heat #2A
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2008-01-29 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2008-01-30 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No