302 West 79 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01186-0084Map
Owner of record: Orienta Owners INC
302 West 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 45 residential units across 8 floors. The owner of record is Orienta Owners INC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on October 25, 2019. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 29
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 21
- 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire running at south wall to the electrical outlet in the 4th room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2014 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2014 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2014 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2014 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2014 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 17
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 5, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Jun 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
282011-inadequate tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed work doing performed under the aformentioned job number.the submitted tap lacks specific mean and methods of protecting tenants on th
Oct 15, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade note: at time of inspe ction observe at north elevation, exposure #1 (w 79 st) crack/spall/ broken brick/decorative/terra cotta/stone at 7th floor level and windo
May 25, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify dept/obtain permit prior to use/inst. of material hoist. (material hoist located at exp #4). remedy: notify the dept
Jul 29, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
"stop work order".sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specifications.the light fixtures shall be vandal proof lights.
Mar 1, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sidewalk shed overloaded.no certificates of fitness.workers on scaffold w/o a certificate of fitness licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum req.
Oct 2, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sec:27-1055:no protection of ropes around sharp bends.the licensed rigger designated on unqualified foreman licensedrigger failed to supervise rigger work.
Oct 2, 2007 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failed to notify the dob prior to the use of out rigger beams in connection w/suspended scaffolds.
Oct 2, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35s,35o,57o,40m,40o,22d,
May 10, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
49, 6. safety missing
Nov 29, 1993 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted guttered entire apt. walls & ceilingremoved non-bearing partition in apt & relocated partition location 8th floor (southeast) known as apt 8a. remedy;stop all work and obtai
Jun 12, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 21, 2020 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 14, 2020 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 6C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 6C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 6C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 6C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 6A
Close
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- Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 6C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 19, 2016 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 8D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 6C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 6C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 6C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 17, 2010 · Apt 7B
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $1,935,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $1,849,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 8
- Residential units
- 45
- Building area
- 41,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,303 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1186 / 84
- Assessed value
- $4,381,200
- Landmark / historic district
- West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension
HPD registration #123835, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.
Questions about 302 West 79 Street
Who owns 302 West 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Orienta Owners INC.
Does 302 West 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 302 West 79 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 45 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 302 West 79 Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 302 West 79 Street?
It has 45 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.