140 West 79 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01150-0048Map
Owner of record: 149 West 79th Street
140 West 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1914 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 70 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is 149 West 79th Street. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 4 of the 9 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 40
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 80
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
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- 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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 11e, 11th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 11E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11e, 11th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 11E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11e, 11th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 11E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom located at apt 11e, 11th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 11E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, apartment at west
Jul 29, 2005 · Apt 5A
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... mold south wall 4sqft in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 9a, 9th story
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 9A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 8a, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 20, 2002 · Apt 8A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls in the entire apartment located at apt 8a, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 20, 2002 · Apt 8A
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 40
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
The borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped for job#12170885 7 due to applicant withdrawal, cannot determine % of work completed. s top all work immediately, contact borough commissioner's office immedi ately
Mar 12, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 20, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Apr 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
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- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 16, 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 16, 2010
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
C/u
Jul 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - 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
May 10, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2006
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 14, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 14, 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8580
Nov 6, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8581
Nov 6, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
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 elevatorrequired
(51)repair safety edge (52)repair communicator
Apr 19, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Pedestrian protetcion doe not meet code specification note at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place with lighting not in operating condition sunrise 5:52 am comply with code provide lighting dusk
Jul 31, 2019 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired permit note at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place with permit #140672289 expired 7-6-2019 comply wit code renew permit
Jul 31, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#803557. remedy: file acceptable report
Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-302.5. failure to protect public by erecting/installing safetymeasure w/unsafe facade conditions. noted: at east exp at ne corner bulging & (exterior) masonry is present & no safety measures in place to
Oct 10, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o 58/89. defects: apt 5d is being used as a day care center the entire apt lic00571711gf0c. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c/o.
Jul 5, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ an order of the comms respondent failed to correct conditions in #34852351n at roof lvl erected extension to the penthouse rem: comply w/ code
Oct 16, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w.o a permit. work noted: roof level/penthouse. metal studs have been erected a 2 locations. extension to penthouse 2 area are approx 10 x 15 & 10 x 20. remedy: stop all work. obtain permits
Aug 16, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Cease use.06n10,50i10,25d06,53b12,54b12,38o02,31h10.06n10-repair bypassed gate switch.50i10-repair damaged slack cable switch.25d06-properlysecure emergency exit cover.53b12-reshackle car cwt rope.54b12-reshack
Jan 21, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15m07,63m07,53b12,54b12,55y10.15m07-provide missing certificate frame.63m07-provide missing city id tag on main line.53b12-reshackle car cwtrope.54b12-reshackle drum cwt rope.55y10-repair oil leak.
Jan 21, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
7-a/50a/50b/50c/42/51.cease use.50a-fumes & black smoke observed in boiler room from rear combustion door of boiler.50b-oil burner in need of repair causing incomplete combustion & emmitting fumes & smoke.(50c)
Jan 5, 2005
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
46h15.
Jul 16, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u05-46h13. 75-u-05 per form test or put correct 5 years tags on gov.
Jul 16, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 12A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 25, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 11E
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 11E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 7A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2017 · Apt C1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2017 · Apt 9D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 4E
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt B4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt PHB
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 8A
Close - General
Mold
Sep 9, 2010 · Apt 8A
Close - General
Mold
Sep 9, 2010 · Apt 8A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2010 · Apt 7A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 9F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2009 · Apt 12A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt C6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2007 · Apt 10B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 6D
Close - General
Mold
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 6D
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 6D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 5A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 6D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 12A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2006 · Apt 9A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 1914
- Floors
- 12
- Residential units
- 70
- Building area
- 75,240 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,969 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1150 / 48
- Assessed value
- $7,615,350
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #105734, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.
Questions about 140 West 79 Street
Who owns 140 West 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 149 West 79th Street.
Does 140 West 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 140 West 79 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 70 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 140 West 79 Street built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 140 West 79 Street?
It has 70 residential units and 74 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.