205 East 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

The 19-story, 218-unit building at 205 East 78th Street, owned by Jackie Krese and constructed in 1931, has experienced a range of maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns centered around water supply and facade maintenance. Most notably, as of July 2025, there are active Environmental Control Board violations regarding the building's exterior facade, with penalties totaling $8,750 for spalling masonry and deteriorated mortar joints. In early 2024, the building experienced multiple emergency maintenance issues, including water supply problems and heating system complaints, with associated violations specific to Apartment PHAB regarding inadequate hot and cold water supply in the third bathroom.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring patterns of infrastructure challenges, particularly related to water systems and heating. Between 2022 and 2024, there have been several plumbing-related complaints, including water supply issues in mid-2023 and early 2024, as well as heating problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building in 2022 and 2024. The building underwent significant construction work in 2019-2020, during which several construction safety violations were documented, including issues with proper posting of safety information and egress pathways. While the building has maintained a record of passing rodent inspections since 2011 and has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in recent years, the current facade violations and recurring water-related issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and improvement work, with multiple exterior work permits issued between 2019 and 2023. Recent inspections and complaints indicate that while many issues are addressed promptly, some violations, particularly those related to the building's facade and water systems, have persisted or reoccurred. The property management has generally responded to emergency complaints, though inspections in early 2024 resulted in some newly issued violations, particularly regarding water supply issues in Apartment PHAB. The most recent bedbug reporting period (2024) shows no infestations, continuing the building's clean record in this regard.