316 West 79 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01186-0091Map

316 West 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 25 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is Kelmscott Apts INC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on January 9, 2008. 2 of the 2 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 2
DOB violations: 32
ECB violations: 8
HPD complaints: 3

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jan 9, 2008

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 · 2

BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east at south located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 32

Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2012
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2009
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
Jul 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 22, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 22, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 4, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8598
Sep 29, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8599
Sep 29, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
73 5 year test file 46 48 49 reshacble
Sep 21, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
73 5 year test file 46 48 49 reshacble
Sep 21, 1990
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 8

Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facades and appurtenances exposure 3 south elavation:parapet wall-spalling bricks and eroder mortar joints also at various stories concrete at rear yard broken and un
Jun 5, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Bc3307.6.5.11/failure to notify dept of the removal of the sidewalk shed.noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed under permit#140548986 was removed.respondent failed to notify department following complete re
Aug 24, 2017
Resolve
Non-hazardous
B4a,16,34a.50-debris in boiler room.50a-holes in ceiling & walls.
Jun 25, 2007
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing sign "in case of fire use stairs unless otherwise instructed" on all foors.remedy:provide signage as per local law 16/84 of the bldg code.
Dec 10, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
69b07/ 80b07/ 80b07/ 69 - connect car side end of comp chain directly to car frame 80 - harn stopping cauing ropes to jump grooves eliminate this condiiton 80 - adj. controls to close door when car parks
Jan 22, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
48b,49b,74i. resocket cable, resocket cable, repair damaged sky light in over head secondary.
Dec 4, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
01r,cease use-no gate-until provided 01-baly swich in car
Aug 23, 1991 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.
Oct 1, 1987 · Penalty $500
Resolve

Complaints

General
Mold
Dec 5, 2007 · Apt 1E
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 5, 2007 · Apt 1E
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 5, 2007 · Apt 1E
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Aug 11, 2026	Non-market transfer	Coops - elevator apartments	—
May 18, 2026	Non-market transfer	Coops - elevator apartments	—

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built: 1910
Floors: 12
Residential units: 25
Building area: 58,266 ft²
Lot area: 6,641 ft²
Zoning: R10A
Community board: 107
Council district: 6
Block / lot: 1186 / 91
Assessed value: $6,129,450
Landmark / historic district: West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension

HPD registration #118264, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.

Questions about 316 West 79 Street

Who owns 316 West 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kelmscott Apts INC.

Does 316 West 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 316 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 316 West 79 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 316 West 79 Street?

It has 25 residential units.

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