Manhattan · Block 111 · Lot 150 · 10038

78 Catherine Street

4 floors · 115,659 sq ft · built 1950 · class W1 · owner of record: Nyc Department Of Homeless Services

33open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
60dto Annual boiler inspection (3 boilers)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 60 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Annual boiler inspection (3 boilers) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2025-11-17 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 60 days
3 of 3 without an accepted 2026 report yet
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 115,659 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 181 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 181 days
Annual filing
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 3 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 791 days
Next cycle year 2028
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2031) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2031
What this is

Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 111). Agency page

Dec 31, 2031
in 1886 days
Next due 2031

Open violations

ECB / OATH (33)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Nov 29, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. OBSERVED OBSTRUCTED EXITS DOORS PASSAGEWAY AT EXPOSURE 2. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ALL PASSAGE WAYS MUST BE UNOBSTRUCTED., REMOVE OBSTRUCTION
#39131599Z
Dec 5, 2024
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 29, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE PER BC 1008.1 (2014 CODE); 27-371; BC 1008.1.9 (2014 CODE); BC 1010.1.8 (2022 CODE); BC 1010.1.9 (2022 CODE).OBSERVE
#39131601Z
Dec 5, 2024
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 29, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
EXIT DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. OBSERVED NON SELF CLOSING DOORS AT BASEMENT LEVEL. IN AN EMERGENCY NON CLOSING DOORS MAY AID A FIRE OR SMOKE HAZARD., REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR
#39131600R
Dec 5, 2024
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 29, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED ACTIVE LEAK IN GAS METER ROOM. POTENTIALLY A FALL HAZARD., REPAIR AND/REPLACE
#39131598R
Dec 5, 2024
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Oct 31, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
OBSERVED 1 PAINTED SPRINKLER HEAD ON THE 2ND FL AND MULTIPLE PAINTED SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 1ST FL. ALSO OBSERVED SPRINKLER HEAD ON 4TH FLOOR TO CLOSE TO LIGHT FIXTURE. AS PER 102.3 OF THE PC, INSTALLATIONS BOT
#39129044M
Nov 20, 2024
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Oct 31, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT/CELLAR NO VENTILATION IN THE GAS METER ROOM. AS PER E 4 OF THE FUEL GAS CODE GAS METER ROOM SHALL BE PROPERLY VENTED., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
#39129042Z
Jan 2, 2025
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Oct 31, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
OBSERVED RUSTED AND CORRODE GAS PIPE IN GAS METER ROOM LOCATED AT BASEMENT/CELLAR. AS PER 102.3 OF THE PLUMBING CODE MAINTENANCE. INSTALLATIONS, BOTH EXISTING AND NEW, AND PARTS THEREOF SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN P
#39129045Y
Nov 20, 2024
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jan 8, 2022Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDERS.RECORDS INDICATE NO APP MADE TO CORRECT OR CERTIFY ECB #35583848M #35290291P.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDERS.
#35644777K
Apr 21, 2022
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Dec 29, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
I DID NOT OBSERVE ANY FRESH AIR VENTILATION IN THE GAS METER ROOM., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
#39053509P
Jan 12, 2022
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Dec 22, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
AT ROOF LEVEL LARGE SECTION OF COOPER FLASHING HAS RIPPED OFF AND IS HANGING ON ROOF, ALSO SMALLER PARTS OF FLASHING HAVE COME OFF ALONG WALL., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
#39053350M
Jan 12, 2022
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 26, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDERS.RECORDS INDICATE NO APP WAS MADE TO CORRECT OR CERTIFY ECB #35583953Y & #35290291P.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDERS.
#35583848M
Mar 17, 2022
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Aug 24, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
AN UNLAWFUL ACT.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER.FAILURE TO CORRECT AND CERTIFY SUMMONS#35290291P ISSUED ON 08/30/2017,FOR ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.REM:COMPLY WITH EC CODE.
#35583953Y
Nov 18, 2021
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jan 4, 2021Boilers CLASS - 2
FEDERAL FST-125 HFT STEAM BOILER FTM
#39034247K
Jan 22, 2021
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Sep 26, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
OPERATION OF A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY W/O A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION. NOTED:OBSERVED AT 1ST FL-CAFETERIA/DINING AREA ARRANGED W/ TABLES AND CHAIRS FOR THE ACCOMODATION OF 112 PERSONS, POSTED SIGNAGE INDICATE
#35361461Y
Nov 29, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 9, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.FOR EXITS,EXIT DISCHARGES AND PUBLIC CORRIDORS PER BC 1006.1;27-381.NOTED:OBSERVED EXISTING EMERGENCY LIGHT PACKAGES AT 4TH FLOOR STAIR G 2ND FLOOR STAIR G
#35322477R
May 31, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 9, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED:OBSERVED THROUGHOUT CELLAR AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS-WATER PENETRATION WATER ENTERINGBUILDING THROUGH WALLS AT CELLAR AND POOLING ON THE GROUND WITHIN ELEC
#35322478Z
May 31, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jan 25, 2018Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. INAUGUST 30,2017 AN ELECTRICAL VIOLATION WAS ISSUED TO THE RESPONDENT. THE RESPONDENT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH (NYC).ELECTRICAL CODE #27-3018(B)
#35312715Y
Mar 29, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jan 24, 2018Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35290312P ISSUED ON 08/30/17 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.ON FLOORS PRESSURE GAUGE
#35283551R
Mar 15, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jan 24, 2018Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35290314Z ISSUED ON 08/30/17 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.IN CHILLAR APPROXIMATELY
#35283550P
Mar 15, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 24, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONR'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35290314Z ISSUED ON 08/30/17 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1AND 1RCNY102-01.OBSERVED IN CELLAR APPROXI
#35280844R
Jan 11, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 24, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONR'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35290312P ISSUED ON 08/30/17 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 OBSERVED ON ALL FLOORS PRESSURE GAUGES IN
#35280845Z
Jan 11, 2018
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Aug 30, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED ON ALL FLOORS PRESSURE GAUGES INSTALLED AT THE FLOOR CONTROL VALVES FOR THE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITHOUT A PERMIT.REMEDY:OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED PERMITS.
#35290312P
Dec 14, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Aug 30, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED IN CELLAR APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET OF CONDENSATE RETUREN LINE WITHOUT A PERMIT WAS INSTALLED.REMEDY:OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED PERMITS.
#35290314Z
Dec 14, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Aug 30, 2017Plumbing CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTERED PLUMBING SYSTEM TESTED. OBSERVED IN CELLADR APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET OF CONDENSATE RETURN LINE INSTALLED THAT DOB RECORDS DO NOT INDICATE THAT IT WAS TESTED. PHOTO TAKEN. REM: PERFO
#35290315K
Dec 21, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Aug 30, 2017Plumbing CLASS - 2
FAIL TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. RE: INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT PER PC 102.3; 27-902. OBSERVED ON ALL FLOORS AT THE FLOOR CONTROL VALVES FOR THE FIRE SPRINKLER S
#35290316M
Dec 21, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Aug 30, 2017Plumbing CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTERED PLUMBING SYSTEM TESTS. OBSERVED ON ALL FLOORS PRESSSURE GAUGES INSTALLED ON THE FLOOR CONTROL VALVES FOR WHICH DOB RECORDS DO NOT SHOW THAT ANY TEST WAS DONE. PHOTO TAKEN. REM: PE
#35290313R
Dec 21, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Aug 30, 2017Unknown CLASS - 1
ELECTRICAL WORK W/OUT A PERMIT OBSERVED IN BSMT:THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OF POWER FEEDERS,BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING,PANELS & TRANSFER SWITCHES TO PROVIDE POWER TO BLDG FROM A BACKUP POWER GENERATOR PRIOR TO OBTA
#35290291P
Dec 21, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 23, 2017Plumbing CLASS - 1
DRIPS - FUTURE GAS CONNECTION EXIST DOWN STREAM OF APPLIACNE. OBSERVED3/23/17 ON CELLAR LEVEL FUTURE GAS CONNECTION EXIST. RMDY: COMPLY WITH SUMMONS. PHOTOS TAKEN.
#35235572J
Apr 27, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 23, 2017Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL OBSERVED WATER PENTRATING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CELLAR TO WATER PENETRATION COMING IN THROUGH WALLS AT BOILER ROOM & STORAGE
#35235453R
Apr 27, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 23, 2017Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED ON 3/23/17 NO GAUGE ON SPRINKLER BRANCH MAIN. RMDY: REPAIR AND OR REPLACE.
#35235573L
Apr 27, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 23, 2017Plumbing CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. RE: INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT PER PC 102.3; 27-902. OBSERVED ON 03/23/2017 IN CELLAR FERNCO COUPLINGS AS WELL AS JIM CAPS IN
#35235574N
Apr 27, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jul 12, 2016Construction CLASS - 2
OPERATING A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY W/OUT A C OF OPERATION. REISSUE#35171406Y, 1ST FLR CAFETERIA ARRANGED W/ TABLES & CHAIRS TO BE OCCUPIED FOR 112 PERSONS W/ POSTED SIGN FOR 195 OCCUPANCY. NO APPLICATION OR CERTIFIC
#35200975Y
Sep 15, 2016
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Feb 4, 2016Construction CLASS - 2
OPERATION OF A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY W/O A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION. NOTED: OPERATING 1ST FLR CAFETERIA W/MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY 135 PERSONS (POSTED) W/O A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION.RMDY:OBTAIN A PLACE OF
#35171406Y
Mar 31, 2016
POP/IN-VIO
$0
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