Manhattan · Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

50 East 78 Street, Manhattan

DOB complaints

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36 records

• Oct 17, 2026

  CLOSED

  7J

  Complaint Referred To Department Of Consumer Affairs (G4)

  Complaint #

  1739318

  DOB unit

  RTEU

  Inspected

  Oct 19, 2026

  Disposition date

  Oct 19, 2026

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Dec 25, 2024

  CLOSED

  7J

  Complaint Referred To Department Of Consumer Affairs (G4)

  Complaint #

  1684933

  DOB unit

  RTEU

  Inspected

  Dec 26, 2024

  Disposition date

  Dec 26, 2024

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Jun 21, 2022

  ACTIVE

  Facade (Ll11/98)- Unsafe Notification (2L)

  Ll11 Unsafe - Initiated (RU)

  Complaint #

  1612326

  DOB unit

  FISP

  Inspected

  Jul 1, 2022

  Disposition date

  Jul 21, 2022

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Jan 29, 2019

  CLOSED

  Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)

  Ecb Violation Served (A8)

  Complaint #

  1500321

  DOB unit

  ERT

  Inspected

  Jan 29, 2019

  Disposition date

  Jan 29, 2019

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Oct 31, 2016

  CLOSED

  Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1436439

  DOB unit

  ERT

  Inspected

  Nov 2, 2016

  Disposition date

  Nov 2, 2016

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Apr 26, 2013

  CLOSED

  Sst Tracking Complaint (4F)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1347695

  DOB unit

  SCFLD

  Inspected

  May 2, 2013

  Disposition date

  May 2, 2013

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Mar 17, 2013

  CLOSED

  Boiler - Defective / Inoperative / No Permit (58)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1345103

  DOB unit

  BOILR

  Inspected

  Apr 12, 2013

  Disposition date

  Jun 14, 2013

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Oct 4, 2011

  CLOSED

  Storefront Or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy - Illegal (49)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1310652

  DOB unit

  ERT

  Inspected

  Oct 4, 2011

  Disposition date

  Oct 5, 2011

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Jan 27, 2009

  CLOSED

  Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)

  Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)

  Complaint #

  1247428

  DOB unit

  ELEVR

  Inspected

  Feb 2, 2009

  Disposition date

  Feb 6, 2009

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Jan 30, 2008

  CLOSED

  Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1214657

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Feb 15, 2008

  Disposition date

  Feb 19, 2008

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Feb 20, 2007

  CLOSED

  Elevator - Defective / Inoperative (63)

  Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)

  Complaint #

  1186576

  DOB unit

  ELEVR

  Inspected

  Mar 14, 2007

  Disposition date

  Mar 15, 2007

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Nov 21, 2005

  CLOSED

  Work Contrary To Stop Work Order (86)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1155133

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Nov 21, 2005

  Disposition date

  Nov 21, 2005

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Nov 13, 2005

  CLOSED

  Work Contrary To Stop Work Order (86)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1154609

  DOB unit

  ERT

  Inspected

  Nov 13, 2005

  Disposition date

  Nov 14, 2005

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Oct 4, 2005

  CLOSED

  Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

  Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

  Complaint #

  1151886

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Jun 15, 2006

  Disposition date

  Jun 19, 2006

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Aug 9, 2000

  CLOSED

  Boiler - Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (56)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1078491

  DOB unit

  BOILR

  Inspected

  Aug 10, 2000

  Disposition date

  Aug 15, 2000

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Aug 9, 2000

  CLOSED

  Boiler - Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (56)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1078490

  DOB unit

  BOILR

  Inspected

  Aug 10, 2000

  Disposition date

  Aug 15, 2000

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Aug 9, 2000

  CLOSED

  Boiler - Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (56)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1078488

  DOB unit

  BOILR

  Inspected

  Aug 10, 2000

  Disposition date

  Aug 15, 2000

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Aug 9, 2000

  CLOSED

  Boiler - Fumes/Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (56)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1078487

  DOB unit

  BOILR

  Inspected

  Aug 10, 2000

  Disposition date

  Aug 15, 2000

  Address on complaint

  50 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• May 5, 1997

  CLOSED

  Commercial Use - Illegal (33)

  Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)

  Complaint #

  1048737

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  May 19, 1997

  Disposition date

  Jun 3, 1997

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Jun 28, 1996

  CLOSED

  C Of O - Not Being Complied With (32)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1042615

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Jul 29, 1996

  Disposition date

  Aug 1, 1996

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Jun 30, 1993

  CLOSED

  Building - In Danger Of Collapse (28)

  Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)

  Complaint #

  1024795

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Jun 30, 1993

  Disposition date

  Jul 1, 1993

  Address on complaint

  46-50 East 78th Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Nov 18, 1992

  CLOSED

  Structural Stability Affected (43)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1021879

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Nov 18, 1992

  Disposition date

  Nov 20, 1992

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Jun 26, 1991

  CLOSED

  C Of O - Not Being Complied With (32)

  Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)

  Complaint #

  1014259

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Oct 28, 1991

  Disposition date

  Nov 8, 1991

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Mar 25, 1991

  CLOSED

  Failure To Maintain (73)

  Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)

  Complaint #

  1012263

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  May 16, 1991

  Disposition date

  Jun 3, 1991

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Jan 31, 1991

  CLOSED

  Commercial Use - Illegal (33)

  Please See Complaint Number (H1)

  Complaint #

  1010845

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Jun 24, 1991

  Disposition date

  Jun 26, 1991

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Dec 13, 1990

  CLOSED

  Commercial Use - Illegal (33)

  Please See Complaint Number (H1)

  Complaint #

  1010297

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Dec 27, 1991

  Disposition date

  Jan 3, 1992

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Dec 10, 1990

  CLOSED

  Commercial Use - Illegal (33)

  Please See Complaint Number (H1)

  Complaint #

  1010213

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Dec 17, 1990

  Disposition date

  Feb 6, 1991

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Dec 6, 1990

  CLOSED

  Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

  Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)

  Complaint #

  1010141

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Dec 17, 1990

  Disposition date

  Feb 6, 1991

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Dec 5, 1990

  CLOSED

  Residential Use - Illegal (48)

  Please See Complaint Number (H1)

  Complaint #

  1010107

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Dec 17, 1990

  Disposition date

  Feb 6, 1991

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Nov 30, 1990

  CLOSED

  Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

  Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)

  Complaint #

  1010048

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Jan 17, 1991

  Disposition date

  Feb 1, 1991

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Aug 30, 1990

  CLOSED

  Illegal Conversion (45)

  Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)

  Complaint #

  1008649

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Oct 1, 1990

  Disposition date

  Oct 15, 1990

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Apr 30, 1990

  CLOSED

  Commercial Use - Illegal (33)

  Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)

  Complaint #

  1006578

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  May 24, 1990

  Disposition date

  Jun 4, 1990

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Dec 15, 1989

  CLOSED

  C Of O - Not Being Complied With (32)

  Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)

  Complaint #

  1004841

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Sep 12, 1991

  Disposition date

  Sep 16, 1991

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• Jun 27, 1989

  CLOSED

  Residential Use - Illegal (48)

  Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)

  Complaint #

  1002502

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Jul 27, 1989

  Disposition date

  Aug 1, 1989

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• May 10, 1989

  CLOSED

  Debris/Building -Falling Or In Danger Of Falling (10)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1001846

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  Dec 7, 1989

  Disposition date

  Dec 13, 1989

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8

• May 3, 1989

  CLOSED

  Debris/Building -Falling Or In Danger Of Falling (10)

  No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

  Complaint #

  1001733

  DOB unit

  MAN.

  Inspected

  May 3, 1989

  Disposition date

  May 9, 1989

  Address on complaint

  46 East 78 Street

  Community board

  Manhattan CB 8