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155 WEST 78 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10024

155 WEST 78 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is a 3-unit rental building in Upper West Side, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

B+
LucidIQ Score
155 WEST
78 STREET
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Upper West Side · 10024
Neighborhood overview
Upper West Side→
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Upper West Side
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Upper West Side· 0.7 miUpper West Side· 0.71 miUpper West Side· 0.98 miHarlem· 0.99 miEast Harlem· 1.17 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

155 WEST 78 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Upper West Side, NYC

Upper West Side · Manhattan, NY, 10024
Built 18904 floors3 unitsBBL 1011500009
Current rent range
$2,839 – $5,968 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsTEOwned byTHE EDWARD G. ROTHSTEIN LIVING TRUST1 bldg
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations7last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age136 ybuilt 1890
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio
$3,340/mo
1 BR
$3,490/mo
2 BR
$3,860/mo
3 BR
$4,810/mo
4 BR
$5,190/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
December
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio
$2,995
$2,995
1 Bed
$3,490
$2,967 – $4,013
2 Bed
$3,860
$3,281 – $4,439
3 Bed
$4,810
$4,089 – $5,532
4 Bed
$5,190
$4,412 – $5,968
$2.5k$4.5k$6.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Upper West Side
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$5,411
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
3.5%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
21%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
109 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
10
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
65
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
34
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
1766
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening
32210202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 7311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 3Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

7 total
  • Pest Infestation
    6

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Illegal Parking
    5
  • Rodent
    2
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    1
  • Sewer
    1

DOBTop Filings

3 total
  • DOB Violations
    3

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 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 SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 16, 2023

    (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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

See all 7 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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05 / 10

The landlord.

THE EDWARD G. ROTHSTEIN LIVING TRUST

Portfolio of 1 buildingHead officer: Edward RothsteinMail: 155 West 78th Street, New York, NY, 10024

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
B+7.4
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
3.7
avg score / 5
B+
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1890Building constructed3 units · 4 floors
  2. nowTHE EDWARD G. ROTHSTEIN LIVING TRUSTOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

155 WEST 78 STREET · Manhattan · 40.782° N, -73.978° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby6 min
5 schools nearby1 min
The neighborhood

Upper West Side

The stretch of the Upper West Side flanking the American Museum of Natural History is quintessential family Manhattan — stroller-packed sidewalks, the best bagels in the city (Absolute Bagels, H&H), and Riverside Park steps away.

2,994buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$5,172median 1BR
62,774population$167kmedian income62%renters
Family-FriendlyCulturalLeafyPre-WarCommunity Feel
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1890
Building constructed
3 units · 4 floors · class C0
now
Current owner: THE EDWARD G. ROTHSTEIN LIVING TRUST
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

16 events
  • HPDLOWApr 29, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • 311MEDIUMNov 12, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant

  • HPDLOWJun 4, 2025

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • 311MEDIUMJul 26, 2024

    Rodent — Rat Sighting

  • HPDLOWApr 1, 2024

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • HPDHIGHNov 15, 2023

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • HPDLOWMar 16, 2023

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • 311MEDIUMJan 5, 2023

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane

  • HPDLOWFeb 16, 2022

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • 311MEDIUMNov 30, 2021

    Sewer — Other Sewer Problem (Use Comments) (SZZ)

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $2,839 – $3,841
    12% aboveArea: $2,995
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,967 – $4,013
    —Area: —
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $3,281 – $4,439
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $4,089 – $5,532
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $4,412 – $5,968
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10024

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

The stretch of the Upper West Side flanking the American Museum of Natural History is quintessential family Manhattan — stroller-packed sidewalks, the best bagels in the city (Absolute Bagels, H&H), and Riverside Park steps away.

Family-FriendlyCulturalLeafyPre-WarCommunity Feel

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 6 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • W 72 ST/COLUMBUS AVM72
    0.3 mi6 min
  • COLUMBUS AV/W 72 STM11BxM2M7
    0.3 mi6 min
  • W 72 ST/CENTRAL PARK WESTM72
    0.4 mi8 min
  • CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 72 STM10
    0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 087 William ShermanElementary
    0.0 mi1 min
  • The Anderson SchoolK-8
    0.1 mi1 min
  • M.s. M245 The Computer SchoolMiddle School
    0.1 mi1 min
  • M.s. M247 Dual Language Middle SchoolMiddle School
    0.1 mi1 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Success Academy Charter School - Upper WestK-8
    0.3 mi7 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Gan AliyaElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Parkside SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Robert Louis Stevenson SchoolMiddle School
    0.3 mi6 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10024
Violent89
Property1,079
Quality-of-life999
Total incidents1,887
PRECINCT
Top precinct#24
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1890
Floors4
Total units3
ClassC0
BBL1011500009

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