157 West 79 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01210-0009Map
Owner of record: 157 West 79th St Owrs
157 West 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1911 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 60 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is 157 West 79th St Owrs. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on September 20, 2002. 2 of the 2 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 2
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
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HPD housing violations · 2
- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 11c, 11th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2002 · Apt 11C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor , at lobby, 1st story
Sep 8, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 31
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2020
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 affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2016
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 - 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
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - 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 12, 2010
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2010
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
1p8584
Mar 20, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8585
Mar 20, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8584
Jan 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8585
Jan 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8584
Jan 22, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8585
Jan 22, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. outrigger front fulchrum is 5'8",plan only allows 5'front fulcrum.foreman on site.rmdy:conform to approved documents or amend
Dec 20, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
52b14,98bb05,39002,100m07-52b14.haist ropes need shortening.98bb05-provide current 5yr test tag file & perform call for re-inspection.39o02-car top dirty clean.100m07-provide spin device or ontand car.
Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10 cu device can not be returned back to service until a full load & brack test is done before returning back to service call dob at 212-566-5544
Aug 6, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
34ab/
Jun 17, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d,73o,57o,50y,35i,30,46b,50a,54a,37a, 22d-properly secure top hatch 73o-clean entire device 57o-clean pit 50v-seal oil leak 30i-repair damaged wall in hoistway 35i-repair damaged walls in motor room 46b-resha
Apr 27, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:an awning approx.7'-0" wide 19'-0"lo-ng& 9'-0"above the sidewalk is erected at the front facade.const.1/2"&3/4"0 gabvanized preps covered with green canvas.
Dec 28, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 27, 2006 · Apt 11C
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1911
- Floors
- 12
- Residential units
- 60
- Building area
- 51,453 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,436 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1210 / 9
- Assessed value
- $4,909,500
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #103396, last renewed Jun 29, 2026.
Questions about 157 West 79 Street
Who owns 157 West 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 157 West 79th St Owrs.
Does 157 West 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 West 79 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 7% of its 60 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 157 West 79 Street built?
City records list 1911 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 West 79 Street?
It has 60 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.