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79 Mulberry Street

Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00199-0023Map

Owner of record: Lex Shan Realty Co., INC.

79 Mulberry Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1880 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Lex Shan Realty Co., INC.. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
64
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 64

  • A

    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.

    May 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway

    Oct 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required. at front areaway

    May 3, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots household items etc all sty balconys front stack.

    Jun 6, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder 2 sty front fire escape.

    Nov 13, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts night inspection.

    Apr 19, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of locked front entrance door preventing access to bells to apts.

    Apr 19, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3

    Jul 24, 1990 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors public hall all stys.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall bulkhead to roof.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose metal railing front roof.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brickwork chimney center roof.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of clothesline & cable line across roof causing choke hazard.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit bulkhead door stairs to roof.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys public hall.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition at 4th sty reduction of occupancy from 4 apts to 2 apts.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall 2 room from west 3 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3

    Jul 24, 1990 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3

    Jul 24, 1990 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door to 3 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3

    Jul 24, 1990 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition at 3rd story reduction of occupancy from 4 apts to 2 apts.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire east room extension cords 3 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3

    Jul 24, 1990 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches at kitchen 3 sty south apt 3. located at apt 3

    Jul 24, 1990 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty north apt 2. located at apt 2

    Jul 24, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door to 2 sty north apt 2. located at apt 2

    Jul 24, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches at kitchen 2 sty north apt 2. located at apt 2

    Jul 24, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling rear foyer 2 sty north apt 2. located at apt 2

    Jul 24, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 2 sty north apt 2. located at apt 2

    Jul 24, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling watercloset compartment 2 sty north apt 2. located at apt 2

    Jul 24, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front & rear fire escapes all stys.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior masonry window sills rear bldg bathroom all stys.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition at 5th sty reduction of occupancy from 4 apts to 2 apts.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 4th sty front stack.

    Jul 24, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 7, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 7, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Mar 29, 1997

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Observed new gas line installed in basement for 12 apartments no permits, obtain all permits

    Sep 5, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed in h.k wonton garden store using residential flex hose on commercial cooking equipment, repair and/or replace

    Sep 5, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate form application etc, containing a material false statement(s)noted: the owner/representative made false certifications on section #26, of pw1 job application #123547153 which was filed on

    Nov 7, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate form,app,etc.,containing a material false statement(s).noted:the owner/rep made false certs on section #26 of pw1 job app#122527630 which was filed on 09/29/15 by check marking "no" for both

    Nov 15, 2017 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate form,app,etc.,containing a material false statement(s).noted:the owner/rep made false certs on section #26 of pw1 job app#122461228 which was filed on 09/04/15 by check marking "no" for both

    Nov 15, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work noted at 1st fl rear at bldg at ktcn of restaurant is horizontally extended by constructing cmu walls and rest covered w/ metal sheets all work done are w/o obtaining permit or approval from dob 100% work

    Dec 5, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect noted brick work at the yard and 5 stories below window sills at the sw corner is cracked approx 1/2 inch wide lintel at rear are spalling and flaking at various

    May 28, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.defect:chimney is loose and defective on the top part.location:attached to 77 mulberry st remedy:maintain bldg

    Dec 27, 2001 · Penalty $180

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1880
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
8,600 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
C6-1
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
199 / 23
Assessed value
$530,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #134688, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.

Questions about 79 Mulberry Street

Who owns 79 Mulberry Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lex Shan Realty Co., INC..

Does 79 Mulberry Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.

Is 79 Mulberry Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 79 Mulberry Street built?

City records list 1880 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 79 Mulberry Street?

It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.