A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 64% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 31.7. In ZIP 10002, 64% of residential buildings hold an A and
5% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
4 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 3 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2024-11-02.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
41 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (21) · Illegal Parking (8) · UNSANITARY CONDITION (4) · Food Establishment (3) · Outdoor Dining (1) · Emergency Response Team (ERT) (1).
Filed construction activity
$70,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (3 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not
capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1900)
Yes
Six or more residential units (8)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
78 Canal Realty LLC
Head officer
Johnny Liu
Managing agent
Johnny Liu
Last registered
2026-07-27
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$1,690,000
$760,500
2026
$2,028,000
$912,600
2027
$1,884,000
$847,800
The city's market estimate has risen
11% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
East Broadway — F · 850 ft straight-line (about a 4-minute walk) · station accessibility: none Grand St — B D · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Allen St / Canal St — M15 · 150 ft
Citi Bike
Pike St & E Broadway · 350 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
41 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Sales, deeds & mortgages
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $15,339 on
2017-10-12 (lender: Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd., New York Branch). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2017-10-12
Agreement $750,000 — from 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC to SHANGHAI COMMERCIAL BANK LTD., NEW YORK
$750,000
2017-10-12
AL&R $750,000 — from 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC to SHANGHAI COMMERCIAL BANK LTD., NEW YORK
$750,000
2017-10-12
Mortgage $15,339 — from 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC to SHANGHAI COMMERCIAL BANK LTD., NEW YORK
$15,339
2007-10-15
AL&R $1,200,000 — from 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC to SHANGHAI COMMERCIAL BANK LTD., NEW YORK
$1,200,000
2007-10-15
Mortgage $1,018,670 — from 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC to SHANGHAI COMMERCIAL BANK LTD., NEW YORK
$1,018,670
2002-05-07
Mortgage $220,934 — from 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC. A NY LTD. LIAB. CO to SHANGHAI COMMERCIALBANK LTD. A NY BRANCH
$220,934
1986-12-09
Mortgage $385,962 — from LIU, ARTHUR; LAU, CHOI LAM; LI, TING LIN; LAU, JOHN AKA; CHENG, HSIN YUAN to BOWERY SAVINGS BANK
$385,962
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
47
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
0
4
1
5
2018
0
0
2
0
3
5
2019
0
0
1
0
3
4
2020
0
0
9
0
2
11
2021
5
6
6
0
2
19
2022
0
0
13
0
3
16
2023
0
2
10
0
3
15
2024
0
12
32
0
3
47
2025
0
0
16
0
4
20
2026
0
0
5
0
3
8
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2025-06-04HPD class A: (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
2024-11-02HPD class B: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1
2024-11-02HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MIS
2024-11-02HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRING AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHR
2024-11-02HPD class B: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MACHANICAL VENTILATION DUCT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B,
2024-04-03Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2024-01-31Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-01-29FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-01-29FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-01-29FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-01-29FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-01-29FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2023
2023-11-15HPD class I: §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
2023-03-15HPD class A: (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
2022-02-15HPD class I: §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
2022-02-15HPD class A: (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
2021
2021-09-30311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-04-19Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2021-04-14DOB complaint, category ?
2021-04-07Job filed: Interior renovation of existing store on the first floor. No changes to use, egress or occupancy.$25,000
2021-04-01HPD class I: §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
2021-04-01HPD class A: (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
2021-03-25Rodent inspection: Passed
2021-03-17311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-02-06311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-01-26Job filed: Interior renovation with new restroom fixtures for commercial space.$20,000
2021-01-26Job filed: Interior renovation of existing store on the first floor. No changes to use, egress or occupancy.$25,000
2020-08-22311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2020-07-13311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2020-07-12311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-07-09311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2020-06-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2020-05-26311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-05-06311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-04-30311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019
2019-10-25HPD class I: §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
2019-10-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-06-27Boiler inspection
2019-04-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2018
2018-10-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-10-05HPD class I: §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
2018-09-19Boiler inspection
2018-04-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-02-11311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2017
2017-11-08Boiler inspection
2017-10-12Agreement $750,000 — from 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC to SHANGHAI COMMERCIAL BANK LTD., NEW YORK $750,000
2017-10-12AL&R $750,000 — from 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC to SHANGHAI COMMERCIAL BANK LTD., NEW YORK $750,000
2017-10-12Mortgage $15,339 — from 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC to SHANGHAI COMMERCIAL BANK LTD., NEW YORK $15,339
2017-10-12TL&R — from SHANGHAI COMMERCIAL BANK LTD., NEW YORK to 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC
2016
2016-12-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-10-24HPD class I: §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
2016-08-16311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2016-07-13311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2016-05-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2015
2015-10-01HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2015-03-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-01-11311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2014
2014-10-23FDNY inspection (RISK)
2014-10-20FDNY inspection (RISK)
2014-04-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2014-02-10311: General Construction/Plumbing — Adjacent Buildings Not Protected
2007-10-15TL&R — from SHANGHAI COMMERCIAL BANK LTD., NEW YORK
2007-10-15AL&R $1,200,000 — from 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC to SHANGHAI COMMERCIAL BANK LTD., NEW YORK $1,200,000
2007-10-15Mortgage $1,018,670 — from 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC to SHANGHAI COMMERCIAL BANK LTD., NEW YORK $1,018,670
2006
2006-10-24Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2006-09-25City emergency repair (OMO): (public area) provide and install a new flat bar guide at north fire escape drop ladder. remove all work related debris.$429
2006-08-23Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK
2006-03-08City emergency repair (OMO): (apartment # 3a) scrape and remove all loose unkeyed plaster. sheetrock patch, prime, and paint two (2) coats bathroom c$375
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-12-14Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-02-05Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-02-18Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2002
2002-05-07Mortgage $220,934 — from 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC. A NY LTD. LIAB. CO to SHANGHAI COMMERCIALBANK LTD. A NY BRANCH$220,934
2002-05-07Agreement — from 78 CANAL REALTY LLC to SHANGHAI COMMERCIALBANK LTD
2002-05-07Deed — from LI, TING LIN; LAU, JOHN; CHENG, HSIN-YUAN; LIU, ARTHUR to 78 CANAL REALTY LLC
2002-05-07SAGE — from WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA
2002-05-07Mortgage assigned — from WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA to SHANGHAI COMMERCIALBANK LTD
2002-05-07Mortgage assigned — from 78 CANAL REALTY, LLC to SHANGHAI COMMERCIALBANK, LTD
2001
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1998
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1997
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1997-02-05Agreement — from LI, TING LIN; LIU, ARTHUR; LIU, JOHN; CHENG, HSIN YUAN; LAU, CHOI LAM to HOME SAVINGS OF AMERICA
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-06-28DOB violation LL1081: 1
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1992
1992-04-07DOB violation LL1081: 1
1990
1990-06-29DOB violation LL1081: 1
1989
1989-10-12DOB violation LL1081: 1
1989-01-11DOB violation E:
1988
1988-12-28DOB violation C:
1986
1986-12-09Mortgage assigned — from CHENG, HSIN YUAN; LAU, JOHN; LIU, ARTHUR; LAU, CHOI LAM AKA; LI, TING LIN to BOWERY SAVINGS BK
1986-12-09Mortgage $385,962 — from LIU, ARTHUR; LAU, CHOI LAM; LI, TING LIN; LAU, JOHN AKA; CHENG, HSIN YUAN to BOWERY SAVINGS BANK$385,962
1982
1982-02-23Deed — from 78 CANAL ST. RLTY CORP. to LAU, JOHN; LI, TING LIN; LIU, ARTHUR; CHENG, HSIN-YUAN
1981
1981-06-25Mortgage — from 78 CANAL ST REALTY CORP to BOWERY SAVINGS BANK
1978
1978-08-22Mortgage — from 78 CANAL ST REALTY CORP to ROBINSON, RICHARD H
1978-08-22Deed — from ROBINSON, RICHARD H to 78 CANAL ST REALTY CORP
1977
1977-01-25Deed — from SILBERMAN ESTATES INC to S J S ASSOCIATES