442 East 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

442 East 78th Street is a five-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1928, currently owned by 3ptz Lp. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years, with particular concern over recent water-related problems, including an open water leak violation as of May 2024.

The building has a documented history of sanitation challenges, with multiple reports of pests (including rodent activity) between 2020 and 2024, though recent bedbug reports from 2024-2025 show no recorded infestations. The property has faced several heating system emergencies, particularly notable in late 2020 through early 2021 when multiple complaints about heat/hot water issues were reported and addressed. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring issues with garbage/recycling storage and plumbing problems, with the most recent complications involving mold and water leaks in 2024.

Previous violations have included safety concerns such as damaged ceiling surfaces in Apartment 1D (2024) and various infrastructure issues like a missing self-closing door to the basement (2022) and dangerous wiring conditions on the fire escape (2019). While the building has undergone various inspections and clean-up efforts, including multiple rodent baiting applications in 2022, the persistence of certain violations, particularly those related to water and sanitation, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. However, it is worth noting that many of the complaints and violations recorded have been promptly addressed and closed, indicating responsive management to certain types of maintenance issues.