Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

78 Canal Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

5
DOB Complaints
8
311 Housing Calls
4
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 78 Canal Street

78 Canal Street is a 5-story, 8-unit commercial building located in Chinatown, owned by Johnny Liu and constructed in 1900. The property has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues in recent months, most significantly in October 2024, when multiple complaints were filed regarding electrical wiring problems, unsanitary conditions (pests), and ventilation system issues, leading to violations being issued. Of particular concern are the recent violations documented on November 2, 2024, in apartment 4B, which include defective self-closing doors, unsafe electrical wiring with exposed wiring in the bathroom, broken ventilation duct, and a defective light fixture in the bathroom, all classified with "B" violations that require prompt correction.

The building has a history of pest-related issues, with multiple unsanitary condition complaints regarding pests filed in October 2024, and a documented rat activity incident in April 2024. However, recent rodent inspections in 2025 (April and June) have passed. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2024, with all filings showing zero infested or eradicated units.

The building has undergone multiple tenant safety inspections in 2021, all of which found no violations. However, multiple food establishment complaints were filed in 2024, indicating potential issues with the ground floor commercial space. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with the most pressing concerns being the recent electrical, ventilation, and pest-related problems that have generated multiple violations and complaints in 2024-2025.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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78 Canal Street Report Contents

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78 Canal StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Chinatown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1900
Total area 6925 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class COMMERCIAL ALTERED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
4
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
8
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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78 Canal Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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78 Canal Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 78 Canal Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-10-312024-11-04Electric-WiringEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-312024-11-04Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-312024-11-04General-Ventilation SystemNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-312024-11-04Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-312024-11-04Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 78 Canal Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-11-02COpenNone4B§ 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 INOPERABLE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-11-02BOpenNone4B§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRING AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-11-02BOpenNone4B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MACHANICAL VENTILATION DUCT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-11-02BOpenNone4B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 78 Canal Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-10-31 14:46UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-10-31 14:46UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-10-31 14:46ELECTRICWIRINGClosedHPD
2024-10-31 14:46UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-10-31 14:46GENERALVENTILATION SYSTEMClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 78 Canal Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16672552024-05-06CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2024-05-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-05-19)
15732972021-06-07CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2021-06-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-06-11)
15730342021-06-04CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2021-06-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-06-11)
15703722021-05-01CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2021-04-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-05-01)
15691382021-04-14CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2021-04-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-04-14)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 78 Canal Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 78 Canal Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 78 Canal Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-08-270002022-11-012023-10-31
2024-01-310002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-180002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-10-280002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 78 Canal Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-04CompliancePassed
2025-04-07InitialPassed
2024-10-03InitialPassed
2024-04-03ComplianceRat Activity
2023-10-05InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 78 Canal Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 78 Canal Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 78 Canal Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 78 Canal Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 78 Canal Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 78 Canal Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 78 Canal Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 78 Canal Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 78 Canal Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 78 Canal Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 78 Canal Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 78 Canal Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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