79 Washington Square E
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00546-0001Map
Owner of record: New York University
79 Washington Square E is a hotel built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 93 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is New York University. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 2 of the 2 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 2
- 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.
May 7, 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
Open — Info nov sent out
DOB building violations · 18
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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May 24, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans at job site at time of insp no plans available for alt 2 job #121100487 rem: provide plans contact sep queens 718-286-0683
Jul 31, 2012
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1I
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt 214B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H8)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 93
- Building area
- 38,899 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,242 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 546 / 1
- Assessed value
- $3,772,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #140776, last renewed Sep 6, 2024.
Questions about 79 Washington Square E
Who owns 79 Washington Square E?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New York University.
Does 79 Washington Square E have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 79 Washington Square E 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 Washington Square E built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 79 Washington Square E?
It has 93 residential units and 95 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.