120 West 79 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01150-0041Map
Owner of record: Ennismore Apartments, INC.
120 West 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 64 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is Ennismore Apartments, INC.. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on May 21, 2026. City tax records listed 26 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 32
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 68
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
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
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HPD housing violations · 9
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts vacate # 260651 posted at entrance door to apartment 9b in the entire apartment located at apt, 9th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 22, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 9b, 9th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 9B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing covers/caps at electrical outlet at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 32
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 8, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 28, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 16, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 16, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 21, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 7, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 7, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Elevator elevatorrequired
(25)file building notice and submit permit for all new work
Nov 15, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(75)file building notice and secure permit for all new work
Nov 15, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 1
Failure to file a required tenant protection plan.at time of inspection,observed work being performed under the aforementioned job#.buildingis occupied with tenants.upon review from dob records no tenant protec
Apr 1, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation #37006766l issued on 2/15/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: comply with
May 24, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
5a10,77m7. 5a10-cease use item door zone restrictor has been tam pered with disabled and rendered inoperatie. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers safety. repair restrictor and contact ny
Apr 3, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3307.6.4:deficient design-the respondent,design applicant,failed to meet the reqs of bc3307.6.4 and bc1604.2 in a heavy duty sidewalk shed application filed under professionally certified job#140550384.sws st
Feb 15, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
99bb15,40q3,5x10,68b7. 99bb15-expired one year tag; 40q3-hole in wallnext to hoist machine; 5x10-door zone restrictor inoperative; 68b7 maintenance log is insufficient.
Feb 8, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted the following conditions: at the roof a gas type a/c compression is installed. there's no approved plans permitting the installation of this unit.no pluming permit;no electrical permit
Oct 21, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
84##.84-properly wire brake monitor switch according to manufacturer specifications on 1p14725.
Mar 28, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide (10"x12) elevator landing signs on floors 15, 11,8,5.failure to provide 3" floors at stair landings in both stairs. failure to provide 3" starir i.d. letters for both stairs, at each floor. r
Dec 15, 2004 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Dangerous places & things. noted: having installed razor wire atop a 5foot cyclone fence approx 8' long at rear yard of said premises. caus-ing possible hazardous condition to persons. remedy: remove all hazard
May 1, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u16-74o02-57o02-30o02. 75-u-16 tag gov for 5 yr, 74-o-02 clean car top.
Sep 5, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
37q07-75u07-74o02-57o02-30o02. 37-q07 wires unguarded in rear of panel 75-u-07 provide 5 yr tag on gov # 74-0-02 clean top of car.
Sep 5, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u05-27q07. 27-q-07 bottom limits.
Jul 16, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u05-74q07. 74-q-07 cover junction box under car and any bare wired.
Jul 16, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy 57879 apartment id 1st floor from legal use of apartment to therapist officeremedy: discontinue illegal use or amend current c of o.
Jan 23, 1995 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as required under alt 1119/83 at 2nd floor#2b divided into apartments 2bn& 2b. remedy: discontinue illegal use until a valid certificate of o
Jan 23, 1995 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo #57879 apartment id 1st floor from apartment. to therapist office. remedy:discontinue illegal use.
Nov 30, 1992 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a vailid cofo.alt#1119/83 at second floor apt.#2b divided into two apts.#2bn & 2bw. remedy:discontinue illegal use.
Nov 30, 1992 · Penalty $875
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occoupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. alt#1119/83 at second floor apt#2b devided into two apts#2bn #2b. remedy: discontinue illegal use of 5 apartments on second floor and
Apr 21, 1992 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is: on the south west corner from complete wal through window sill and lentels there isa ventical crack motor joist separated from bricks. remedy: repair the
Apr 21, 1992 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy no 57879: at apt# 1d being used as professional office (therapist office) and dwellind. remedy: discontinue illegal use of apt. 1d as indicated abo
Apr 20, 1992 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 9B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 9B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 9B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 9B
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2014 · Apt 8A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2014 · Apt 8A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 10C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 10C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 11, 2012 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2011 · Apt 11C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 6D
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 10, 2010 · Apt 6D
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 10, 2010 · Apt 6D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 27, 2010 · Apt 15D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2009 · Apt 16C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 14, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2009 · Apt 8A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 10, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 10D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2008 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt 16D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 15D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 10B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 3, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2007 · Apt 15B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2007 · Apt 16A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 25, 2007 · Apt 10D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 15
- Residential units
- 64
- Building area
- 114,696 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,830 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1150 / 41
- Assessed value
- $14,180,400
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #113802, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.
Questions about 120 West 79 Street
Who owns 120 West 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ennismore Apartments, INC..
Does 120 West 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 120 West 79 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 26 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 41% of its 64 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 120 West 79 Street built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 120 West 79 Street?
It has 64 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.