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354 East 78 Street
Lenox Hill

354 East 78 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10075

10 Units

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Built in 1910

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4 Floors

3.1(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Review Summary for 354 East 78 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 354 East 78th Street in Manhattan highlight proximity to subway lines and spacious units as advantages. However, challenges include noise from nearby construction sites, maintenance issues, and pest problems like roaches and rats. While some reviewers mention poor landlord communication, others appreciate recent renovations and good water pressure. Recommendations for the building management include addressing maintenance issues promptly and investing in pest control measures. Overall, the building is viewed favorably for short-term stays due to its convenient location and room sizes, albeit with room for improvement in cleanliness and management responsiveness.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 1 day ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    7.4 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 354 East 78 Street is worse than the city .
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    Non-hazardous
    20
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 19, 2022: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4ac, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    42
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 20, 2025: § 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
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    Immediately hazardous
    12
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 20, 2025: § 27-2033 adm code provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    M
    Ming Hui
    3.1(4)
    Site Manager•
    Agent•
    1 Property•10 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    C
    Chou's Three D LLC
    3.1(4)
    Owner•
    3 Properties•23 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    K
    Katherine Chou
    2.8(34)
    Shareholder•
    Head Officer•
    11 Properties•158 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 13
    E
    Empire Condominium
    2.8(27)
    Corporate Owner•
    10 Properties•129 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 12
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (4)

    7 months ago
    The apartment is functional
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    This building is within walking distance to both the Q and 6 trains (about a 10 minute walk).
    Cons:
    Noise: This building is situated right next to a construction site that has long hours of operation. Within the apartment there are thin walls that afford little privacy.

    Maintenance: the superintendent is ornery and does not speak English well. Scheduling with him is very difficult and he is not very personable.

    Pests: the pest control person will come and spray for roaches and pests the first Tuesday of every month. This portion of 78th street has a rat problem, and the backyard has rat nests according to the exterminator.

    It's an old building that needs some TLC.
    8 months ago
    Space is nice but not clean
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The space is larger than most and that is nice.
    Cons:
    Lots of rats outside, the construction is so loud, the landlord does not communicate well or is kind about negotiating.
    Advice to owner:
    Invest in renovations; they sold the lot next door for a pretty penny.
    Over 2 years ago
    OK for short term rental
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Convenient location and decent size rooms
    Cons:
    Common spaces smelled weird and were not well maintained with mysterious stains on the floor. Major pest problems with a ton of cockroaches.
    Advice to owner:
    Nothing I can think of
    Over 3 years ago
    On a Quiet Block
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Our unit was big with two bathrooms and new renovations.
    Cons:
    Next to an abandoned lot so there were a lot of rats around (not in the building just near by) and a lot of sketchy people hanging out on the stoop.
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