171 West 79 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01210-0005Map
Owner of record: 171 Tenants Corp
171 West 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1923 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 62 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is 171 Tenants Corp. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 11 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 45
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 12
Available now in this building
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 11
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down stopper at public hall at public hall, 1st story
Dec 30, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north & east walls in the kitchen located at apt pent1, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 10, 2008 · Apt PENT1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall 2 sty northwest apt 23 west room ms zoob 362-3719 cont 1282-201 nathan 3 years. , section '' ''
May 7, 1992 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall 2 sty northwest apt 23 bathroom cont 1282-201. , section '' ''
May 7, 1992 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 45
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2020
Dob violation - active - Facade safety program facade required
Cycle 8b nrf
Apr 30, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 8, 2019
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 8, 2019
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 16, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 6, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
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
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Found door restrictor's (door zone lock) movable plate tied by zip tie. door restrictor is not working. cease used. remove zip tie, repair and adjust. re-inspection is required. phone in car is not working. rep
Dec 13, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summ/vio#35264252n issued on 06/28/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2)an acceptable certificate has not yet been filed despite the res
Mar 12, 2018 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.note:south exposure on parapet level crack/loose/eroded mortar shows dental at various location.(ii)west courtyard exposures #2,crack at parapet ma
Jun 28, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84-certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: filereport.
Nov 19, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
62b,74m,33o,33i,74o,02m,15l, 62b-secure under car light 74m-provide fire extinguisher 33o-clean over head 33i-repair damaged walls in secondary 74o-clean car top 2m-provide in car alaram 15l-replace worn gibs.
Apr 27, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 101
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 24, 2009 · Apt 154
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 24, 2009 · Apt 154
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 6, 2008 · Apt 154
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 6, 2008 · Apt 154
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 30, 2008 · Apt 154
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt PENT1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 13, 2003 · Apt 154
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 11, 2026 | $2,018,500 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 15
- Residential units
- 62
- Building area
- 90,654 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,480 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1210 / 5
- Assessed value
- $7,280,550
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #102527, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.
Questions about 171 West 79 Street
Who owns 171 West 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 171 Tenants Corp.
Does 171 West 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 171 West 79 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 18% of its 62 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 171 West 79 Street built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 171 West 79 Street?
It has 62 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.
