509 E 78 St,Manhattan, NY 10075
96 Units
•Built in 1905
•6 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
Building Overview
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 509 E 78 St
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Recent reviews of 509 E 78 St highlight a well-maintained, quiet, and clean building with strong water pressure and effective heating. Tenants appreciate the responsive management, good neighbors, and the rent-stabilized apartments. The building offers noise-proof walls which contribute to a peaceful living environment, though some mention it is far from subway access. While generally pest control is effective, a few tenants reported cockroach issues. Package theft has been a concern due to lack of a secured package room, with suggestions for enhanced security measures. The on-site laundry has faced isolated issues. Overall, tenants recommend the building for its comfort and attentive staff.
Reviews (4)
4.5 stars
Over 2 years ago
spare but sweet
Former Tenant
Pros:
lived in 4th floor walkup, but enjoyed general ease of living there, really noiseproof walls
Cons:
didn't like their laundromat which once malfunctioned and lit my clothes on fire
4.75 stars
Over 3 years ago
Apartments are rent stabilized
Former Tenant
Pros:
Quiet, clean, rent stabilized
Cons:
Far from subways
Available Listings In 509 E 78 St
STUDIO:
2 units
1 BED:
0 units
2+ BEDS:
2 units
Building Ratings
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Garbage Management
Heat
Neighbors
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Owner Responsiveness
Pest Control
Water Pressure
Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated a day ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 509 E 78 St is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.04 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
1
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Aug 24, 2019: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
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Immediately hazardous
3
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Aug 24, 2019: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
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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
Y
78/79 York Associates LLC
4(69)
Corporate Owner•
17 Properties•1344 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 37
S
Steve Goldenberg
4.7(4)
Agent•
1 Property•96 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
L
Laura Ferraro
4(60)
Head Officer•
16 Properties•1257 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 35
J
Jose Rivera
4.7(4)
Site Manager•
1 Property•96 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
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