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224 West 79 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01170-0044Map

Owner of record: 224 West Realty INC

224 West 79 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1894 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 224 West Realty INC. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
57
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 57

  • A

    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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway

    Jun 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head (2) 1st sty at public hall

    Oct 23, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head (2) 2nd sty at public hall

    Oct 23, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following fixtures present lights not on night inspection.

    Feb 25, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed bx cable 1st sty rear apt 1r kitchen. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1991 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches and mice 1 sty south apt 1r kitchen. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1991 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.17 adm code rent bill or receipt not provided for tenant with name and address of managing agent or licensed real estate broker or firm printed or stamped thereon 1st sty rear apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1991 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub bathroom 1 sty rear apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1991 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 1 sty rear apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1991 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches kitchen 1 sty rear apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1991 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires 1 sty rear apt 1r thru out. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1991 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose window glass 1 sty rear apt 1r entire apt.

    Feb 15, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit upper and lower sashes 1st sty rear apt 1r west windows. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1991 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective rail upper sash 1 sty south apt 1r north room south window. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1991 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls 1 sty south apt 1r throughout. , section '' ''

    Feb 15, 1991 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 1 sty rear apt entire apt.

    Feb 15, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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 4 sty former class b rooms at rear now combined to one class a apt.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty public hall near mailboxes and door toboiler room.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose engineer ladder cellar at front.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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 1 sty store subdivided & apt created at rear contrary to survey card of 11 4 66.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    § 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 3 sty former class b rooms at rear now combined to one class a apt.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 2 water closets install cellar center east.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring ceiling of boiler room cellar.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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 2 sty former class b unit rear now changed to class a apt.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    § 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 3 sty former class b rooms at front now combined to one class a apt.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    § 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 1 sty commercial store divided with rear section converted 2 room class a apt.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    § 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 2 sty front b rooms converted to 3 room class a apt.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    § 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 3 sty rear b rooms converted to 2 room class a apt.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar joint.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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 2 sty former class b rooms at front now combined to one class a apt.

    Feb 8, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration platform bed attached to north & west walls near entrance door 1 sty rear room 1r.

    Sep 25, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration dwarf partition erected at rear of 1 sty rear room 1r creating bathroom.

    Sep 25, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty north apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Dec 14, 1989 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective two painted sprinklerheads 3 sty north apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Dec 14, 1989 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose sprinkler pipe 2 sty front studio apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1989 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet 2 sty front studio apt 2f bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1989 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty front studio apt 2f bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1989 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window casing 2 sty front studio apt 2f at front. , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1989 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 13, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 10, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 20, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 20, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 12, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts:failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.noted:resp'd failed to correct conditions cited in nov#34851744j for work done without a permit walk in freezer with compression on dunage.remedy:c

    May 20, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Respondent failed to correct conditions cited on ecb#34851744j for work done w/o a permit installed walk in freezer @ first floor w/ compressor on dunnage @ rear lower roof extension no record of compliance rem

    Mar 14, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed tocorrect conditions in #34851744j. work on the lower roof at the rear. remedy: comply w/code.

    Jan 10, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. note:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior n.o.v. #34851744j for work w/o a permit. on lower roof at rear walk in freeze

    Oct 19, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit noted the following conditions.the lower roof located at the rear of this buildings first floor findings were:1-walk in freezer.2-two are compressors on dunnage.3-building extension with r

    Jun 4, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Unknown

    Work without a permit work noted all interior partitions removed new metal studs & runner beams installed for new ceiling at 1 floor entire. remedy stop work obtain permits

    Mar 15, 1989 · Penalty $125

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted new ceiling new metal stud and sheetrock partitions new bathroom and kitchen located at 2nd sty rear 2r remedy stop all work until a permit and approval have been obtained

    Oct 24, 1988 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C5)
Year built
1894
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,900 ft²
Lot area
1,839 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1170 / 44
Assessed value
$1,620,000
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #136639, last renewed Oct 5, 2024.

Questions about 224 West 79 Street

Who owns 224 West 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 224 West Realty INC.

Does 224 West 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.

Is 224 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 224 West 79 Street built?

City records list 1894 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 224 West 79 Street?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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