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164 West 79 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01150-0056Map

Owner of record: 164 W 79 St Corp

164 West 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 60 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is 164 W 79 St Corp. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on February 3, 2015.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
31
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Feb 3, 2015

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 18

  • 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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 16ab, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent in the entire apartment located at apt 16ab, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective bathtub in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 16ab, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic floor and wall tiles. in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 16ab, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frame in the entire apartment located at apt 16ab, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 16ab, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing base board radiator covers in the entire apartment located at apt 16ab, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector .. in the entire apartment located at apt 16ab, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the door at public hall stairs, 16th story

    Nov 7, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceramic wall tiles in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 16ab, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition former doctors apt and offices now used for buisness only 1 sty front west apt 1d.

    Sep 23, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing latch assembly at door to east and west fire stair 2 sty public hall.

    Sep 23, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door to east fire stair 7 sty public hall.

    Sep 23, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door to west fire stair 15 sty public hall.

    Sep 23, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit fire door at 12 sty east fire stairs.

    Sep 23, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit fire door at 3 sty east fire stairs.

    Sep 23, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective canopy brace east pole at building entrance.

    Sep 23, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 31

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 30, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 30, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 25, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 25, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 20, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 8, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 7, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 16, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 9, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 9, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    C/u

    Jul 9, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 9, 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
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Jun 24, 2006

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Feb 17, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 29, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 15, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 15, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 11, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 11, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p13692

    Jan 3, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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

    Mar 20, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)on pass #13292 file building notice and secure permit and perform neccessary test for new traction sheave

    Nov 29, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#803559. remedy:submit acceptable requir

    Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#803559. remedy: submit acceptable require

    Jun 1, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide safety measure,such as shed,netting,etc,where required to protect and secure public safety from documented unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04. facade technical report filed as unsafe by qewi(p

    Nov 9, 2020 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical closet oor rooms not dedicated to electrical distribution equipment only bsmt electrical room: the electrical room used us storage. remedy: comply w/ec code.

    Nov 30, 2015 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    64u15.38m7.67l10.12x10.42l10.10o2.7302.74o2.12 bulb and guard 42 repair service 16 fl

    Nov 13, 2009

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Sec.27-1055. no protection of ropes around sharp bends (wall edges). sidewalk shed overloaded.

    Sep 26, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Sec.27-1042. operation of hoisting equipment in an unsafe manner (do not have seperate double loops) work contrary to dob approved plans (wire cables not returning square from scaffolds does not match drawings

    Sep 26, 2007 · Penalty $4,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit.expired permit:approx-120ft of side installed on sidewalks in front of above address. however,permit # 104301122 had expiredon 3/13/06. dept records shown no renewal issued.

    Jun 24, 2006 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No sidewalk protection/shed-provided at a location (bldg) with reported unsafe conditions. remedy: make area safe, take precaution to protect the public, obtain required permits-provide sidewalk shed immediatel

    Dec 7, 2005 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    15j01,48j15, 15-adjust hoistway doors where necessary 48-provide proper counterweight clearance.

    Feb 8, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to thatt allowed by the c. of o. #79170 dated 030979 changed from 3 class a apt and 1 doctor's office to 2 class a apts and 2 doctor's offices at apts 1d & 1c. remedy: discontinue illegal use

    Feb 28, 1996 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy 79170 dated march 9,1979 changed from 3 class a apts and 1 doctors office to 2 class a apts and 1 doctors office and 1 examine center apt.1d.

    Feb 18, 1993 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that all owed by certificate of occupancy #79170 dated march 9/1979 changed from 3 class a apts and 1 doctors office to 2 class a a apts 1 doctors officed and 1 excive center apt 1d front

    Aug 8, 1988 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 16AB

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Apr 9, 2026$2,470,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Dec 29, 2025$1,700,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1925
Floors
15
Residential units
60
Building area
93,100 ft²
Lot area
8,480 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1150 / 56
Assessed value
$9,876,600
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #103410, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.

Questions about 164 West 79 Street

Who owns 164 West 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 164 W 79 St Corp.

Does 164 West 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 164 West 79 Street 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 164 West 79 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 164 West 79 Street?

It has 60 residential units and 62 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.