188 East 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

188 East 78th Street is a 31-story, 72-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, owned by John Porges and completed in 2000. The building has undergone regular inspections and safety checks since its construction, with the most recent tenant safety inspections in March and April 2023 showing no violations.

However, there are several concerning recent issues: three active violations from 2020 remain unresolved regarding the installation of mandatory door lock monitoring systems for elevator safety, though they have absorbed a penalty of $6,250 each; a parking structure observation report violation from October 2024 was resolved with no penalties; and a 2022 energy benchmarking violation was dismissed following confirmation of submission. The property has experienced significant construction and safety compliance issues, particularly in 2021, when multiple violations were recorded regarding construction safety, including a stop-work order, issues with suspended scaffolding, and concerns about worker safety during construction activities - these violations were subsequently resolved.

During the COVID-19 pandemic period in 2020-2021, there were multiple inspections related to compliance with executive orders, with most resulting in no violations, though one violation from August 2020 incurred a $5,000 penalty. Notably, the building has maintained an exceptional record regarding pest management, with annual bedbug reports from 2019-2024 showing zero cases of infestation, and rodent control efforts in 2022-2023 demonstrating regular bait application and successful inspections. The building has also consistently had its permits properly issued and maintained throughout its operational period, particularly for elevator and construction work, with no outstanding permit issues currently on record.