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NYC Building Records · BBL 1011490045

126 WEST 78 STREET

Manhattan · Block 1149 · Lot 45 · Walk-up, pre-1929 (Class C3)

126 WEST 78 STREET is a Class C3 (walk-up, pre-1929) building in Manhattan (BBL 1011490045) built in 1886, with 4 residential units.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is ASKIN, PETER.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on March 20, 2026 when Askin, Peter conveyed the property to Manos Family House East, Llc for $5.79M. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system and has no open HPD housing-maintenance code violations on record as of May 18, 2026.

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

ASKIN, PETER

HPD registered contacts

People legally accountable to HPD for conditions at this building, in registration-priority order:
  • Site ManagerPeter Askin

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Mar 20, 2026 for $5.8M to Manos Family House East, Llc.
Previous owner: Askin, Peter
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 1)

DateTypeAmountParties
Mar 20, 2026DEED$5.8MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
4
Year built
1886
Class
C3
Borough
Manhattan

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class A
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class AInspected Apr 29, 2026
    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD…
  • Class AInspected Jun 4, 2025
    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD…
  • Class IInspected Nov 22, 2024
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE…
  • Class AInspected Apr 1, 2024
    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD…
  • Class IInspected Nov 15, 2023
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE…
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Recent ACRIS activity

1 document in the last 5 years (most recent Mar 20, 2026).

Frequently asked questions about 126 WEST 78 STREET

Who owns 126 WEST 78 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 126 WEST 78 STREET per NYC PLUTO is ASKIN, PETER. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on March 20, 2026 when the property was conveyed to Manos Family House East, Llc. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 126 WEST 78 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 126 WEST 78 STREET was recorded on March 20, 2026, when Askin, Peter conveyed the property to Manos Family House East, Llc for $5.79M. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 126 WEST 78 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 126 WEST 78 STREET as of May 18, 2026. The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What building class is 126 WEST 78 STREET and what does that mean?

126 WEST 78 STREET is NYC building class C3 — Walk-up, pre-1929. A walk-up apartment building constructed before 1929, typically 3-6 stories and often rent-stabilized. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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