157 East 78 Street, Manhattan, New York City: Single-Family House Renovation
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Single-Family House Renovation at 157 East 78 Street, Manhattan, New York City was filed with New York City on May 13, 2026 with a stated construction value of under $1M; the city has not approved it yet (DOB status: Objections). Renovation or addition to a single-family house. Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 157 East 78 Street, Manhattan, New York City |
| Project | Single-Family House Renovation |
| Building type | Residential |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Filed with the city | May 13, 2026 |
| City status | Not yet approved (DOB status: Objections) |
| Stated construction value | under $1M |
| Estimated stage | Foundation |
| Company named on the permit | Reveal the builder — free trial |
| Decision makers and contacts | See who to contact — free trial |
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Where this project is
- May 13, 2026Alteration CO: Single-Family House Renovation · under $1M (this page)
- July 7, 2026Alteration CO: structural work · under $1M
- July 27, 2026Alteration CO: excavation and shoring · under $1M
- August 11, 2026Alteration CO: mechanical · under $1M
- August 11, 2026Alteration CO: plumbing · under $1M
- August 20, 2026Alteration CO: fire protection · under $1M
- June 2026Estimated construction start (estimate)
- December 2026Estimated completion (estimate)
How we estimate: from the permit date and its stated value, with the build lengths Builtie's project feed uses (about 7 months for a job this size). It is not the builder's schedule.
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- 20 East 76 Street, ManhattanAlteration CO: conversion to residential · $10M to $25M · October 2026
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Which trades are being bought now
When each trade on this project is usually picked, in calendar months (estimate). As of October 2026 every window below has passed (est.): the project may already be finished.
| Trade | When to approach (est.) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Construction (est.) | Jun 2026 – Dec 2026 | Estimate |
| Construction Site Security | May 2026 – Jul 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Concrete and Foundation | Jun 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Structural Steel | Jun 2026 – Jul 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Elevators | Jun 2026 – Jul 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Framing | Jun 2026 – Jul 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Painting | Jun 2026 – Aug 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Masonry | Jun 2026 – Jul 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Waterproofing | Jun 2026 – Jul 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Roofing | Jun 2026 – Aug 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | Jun 2026 – Jul 2026 | Window passed (est.) |
How we estimate: each bar is the share of the build, from the estimated start (June 2026) to the estimated completion (December 2026) above, when the builder usually picks that trade. It is not the builder's schedule.
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What Builtie adds
In Builtie: the decision makers on this project and their verified contacts, the trades already credited on it, the builder's other active permits, and LinkedIn and email outreach that runs while you work.
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All of them: construction projects in New York City by address. All five boroughs are in the feed, which has run since February 27, 2026. New York issues separate permits for each trade, so the firm named on a permit is often the trade contractor, an engineer or an expediter rather than the developer. Builtie groups the permits into projects and resolves the owner and builder separately.
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Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 157 East 78 Street, Manhattan?
Single-Family House Renovation. Renovation or addition to a single-family house.
Has 157 East 78 Street, Manhattan been permitted?
Not yet. The work was filed with New York City on May 13, 2026; the city has not approved it yet (DOB status: Objections).
Who is building 157 East 78 Street, Manhattan?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 157 East 78 Street, Manhattan need now?
Estimated from the permit date, the award windows for site security; concrete; structural steel; elevator; framing; painting; masonry; waterproofing; roofing; window, door and glazing had passed by October 2026; the project may already be finished. Builtie tracks the builder's next projects.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.
