79 Avenue A
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00432-0035Map
Owner of record: 79 Ave A Realty LLC
79 Avenue A is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 79 Ave A Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 119
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 52
- ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
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- IInformation / order
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 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 27, 2018 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and latch installed on vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans stored at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle 2nd up from bottom at public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide metal pan at marble saddle 2nd up from bottom at public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 of 100 watts as required(light fixture present). at front areaway
Jul 19, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 16, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 4
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 24, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bottom sash at south window in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective casement window sashes in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2012 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2012 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrance door to building , 1st story
Nov 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated locks at the both doors of the building entrance and vestibule, 1st sty.
Nov 7, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing flushometer handle on toilet in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system in the entrance located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the water at roof throughout
Nov 7, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door at closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 27, 2012 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 27, 2012 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall behind the radiator. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic-tiles floor in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 , 100 watts minimum required
Nov 25, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2006 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to 2 sty south apt 2. , section '' ''
Apr 22, 1994 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty northwest apt 2 karoutha. , section '' ''
Mar 26, 1993 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Sep 3, 1997
Dob violation - active - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Apr 5, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35166726r issued on 02/26/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for: work w/o a permit. work noted: at 2nd fl apt#2 observed
Dec 29, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit.work @2nd fl,apt#2 observed const work going on w/out permit as 1)electrical work:installed new circuit breaker panel,new bx-wires,new lights.new outlets,new switched.2)plumbing work:install
Feb 26, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner; no firestopping. noted: at 1st flr openings in fire rated ceiling at 1st flr commercialspace at se corner. perimeter of ceiling/wall joint are open due to
Nov 5, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 22, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 22, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 4
Close
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- Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 17, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 17, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - General
Mold
Jan 17, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 17, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 17, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 12, 2010 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 8, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 17, 2007 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,443 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,030 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 432 / 35
- Assessed value
- $2,218,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #126188, last renewed Nov 5, 2024.
Questions about 79 Avenue A
Who owns 79 Avenue A?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 79 Ave A Realty LLC.
Does 79 Avenue A have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 79 Avenue A rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 79 Avenue A built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 79 Avenue A?
It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.