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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 33% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 3 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 52

  • 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

    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 17, 2025

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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, 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
  • 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.

    Nov 2, 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 15, 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 1, 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
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  • 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 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans stored at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 27, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 of 100 watts as required(light fixture present). at front areaway

    Jul 19, 2018

    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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Nov 13, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the water at roof throughout

    Nov 7, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 , 100 watts minimum required

    Nov 25, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to 2 sty south apt 2. , section '' ''

    Apr 22, 1994 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

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

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.