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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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
12
About 17% of the building's 70 apartments
Up from 10 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 · 9

  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.