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221 West 79 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01227-0022Map

Owner of record: Article Third Fund B Trust U/W/O John Ca Stagnello

221 West 79 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1896 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Article Third Fund B Trust U/W/O John Ca Stagnello. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on October 2, 2015. 11 of the 12 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 2, 2015

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 25% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 12

  • 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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads at ceiling at 3rd story public hall

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads at ceiling at 4th story public hall

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 4E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 4E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum of130.f degrees at hot water fixtures, in kitchenette and. in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 4E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace with new the missing 5th wood baluster at 3rd story public hall stairs

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonary wall back yard 2 to 3 sty.

    Oct 23, 1995

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls 2 sty public hall.

    Oct 23, 1995

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness walls & ceiling 2 sty public hall.

    Oct 23, 1995

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system 1 sty public hall to 2 sty north apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Oct 23, 1995 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass facing around 2 sty window & front at arriving front of bldg.

    Oct 23, 1995

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 9

  • Construction other optional

    Partial vacate rear yard balcony and terrace, observed unsafe facade conditions from building 214 w 80 st causing hazardous conditions

    Nov 3, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 4, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 13, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 25, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 25, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 29, 2000

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3314.1 partial swo issued for supported scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises. supported scaffold does not meet code specs. noted: at time of inspection supported scaffold at exp#1 missing toe bo

    Feb 9, 2016 · Penalty $16,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved plans. noted: at time of inspeciton no approved plans for brick wall replacement on site. job site is active. remedy: provide approved plans.

    Feb 9, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specs. noted at time of inspection sidewalk shed at exp#1 does not extend 5'past the bldg on the left hand side,the decking of sidewalk shed not tight to the face of

    Jan 5, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3314.1 partial swo issued for supported scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 andposted on premises. supported scaffold does not meet code specs.noted:at time of inspection supported scaffold at exp#1 missing toeboards,

    Jan 5, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide sidewalk shed parapet sign acc to 3301.9. noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed sign not in compliance with 3301.9. rmdy: provide sidewalk shed sign acc to 3301.9.

    Jan 5, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:installation/maintenance of plumbing materials/equipment per pc 102.3:27-902.observed in cellar of "voila chocolat"store replaced gas hwh(pl#122045875 under lmp

    Apr 14, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in noitice of violation #35074195z issued on 5/13/14.for work w/o a permit.erected wood deck approx 22' wide by 22' long composed of wood railing @roof and

    Jul 28, 2014 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit:working noted:wood deck approx 22ft wide x 22ft long composed of wood railing installed @ roof @ rear of bldg for use of pent house apt #ph.also.doorway created @ rear exterior wall approx 5' wi

    May 13, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy # 42910 at 2nd floor legal occupancy 2 apartments and office illegal occupancy 1 apartment 1 office. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c

    Mar 6, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. noted: apt 2f is arranged & being occupied as an office contrary to c of o #42910 dated july 30 1964 in which states there are 2 apartments and 1 office when in

    Jun 13, 2001

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.noted:removal of paritition walls, removal of kitchenette. removal of bathtub note:new tub bein installed at time o inspection.all work being performed in apt. 2r flooring has been removed as

    Nov 29, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Ventiliation exhaust duct illegally erected too close t bldg windows. approx.5'-0"from window.location:north/east rear bldg facade.remedy: erect exhaust as per bldg code 10-0 away from window.

    Jul 12, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 20, 2026Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments8

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C5)
Year built
1896
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
5,773 ft²
Lot area
1,737 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1227 / 22
Assessed value
$1,908,450
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #128499, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.

Questions about 221 West 79 Street

Who owns 221 West 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Article Third Fund B Trust U/W/O John Ca Stagnello.

Does 221 West 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 West 79 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 221 West 79 Street built?

City records list 1896 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 West 79 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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