308 West 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

308 West 78th Street is a 5-unit, 5-story residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, owned by Jerry Edelman and constructed in 1896. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in early 2023, including multiple paint/plaster violations on walls and ceilings, mold concerns, and water leak issues. The fourth floor apartment (4R) has been particularly affected, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations recorded in May 2023, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, defective self-closing doors, and issues with plastered surfaces and paint.

The building is currently facing an active violation as of September 2024 regarding the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection. The property has undergone regular bedbug reporting inspections from 2020 through 2025, consistently showing no evidence of infestation in any units. Recent rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with the most recent passing inspection in September 2024, though there were failed inspections noted in November and September 2023.

While the building has experienced multiple maintenance issues, many of the identified problems have been addressed promptly, as evidenced by the "Closed" status on numerous complaints and violations. However, the presence of recent emergency complaints in May 2023 regarding mold and various repair needs indicates ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's record shows a pattern of maintenance issues primarily relating to water damage, mold, and general wear and tear, though many of these problems have been resolved through official channels.