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74 East 79 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01393-0040Map

Owner of record: 79th Street Associates

74 East 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1899 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 42 residential units across 19 floors. The owner of record is 79th Street Associates. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 4 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
41
ECB violations
24
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 14

  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 10b, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 10B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in bath room located at apt 10b, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 10B

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

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration entrance door apt front of elevator 4 & 11 sty of bldg

    Sep 5, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition wall blocking east fire stairs 12 13 16 & 17 sty bldg

    Sep 5, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 41

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Cease use

    Aug 7, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 7, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 25, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 25, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 25, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 5, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 5, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 13, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 13, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Cycle 7 unsafe report filed

    Jul 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 24, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 24, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Apr 3, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jan 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 4, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 4, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 9, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 9, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 13, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 13, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 16, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 16, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 14, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 14, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p35304

    Jun 27, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 25, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p35303

    Aug 30, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p35304

    Aug 30, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p35304

    Aug 30, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 29, 1999

    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

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 1, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 1, 1992

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 24

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#813843. remedy: submit acceptable required technica

    Feb 13, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cu56l10; cu52l11; cu75b10. 56l10-excessive trust play in machine; 52l10-broken shackles on the counterweight, side; 75b10-after landing counerweight on to the buffer it return fully w/o moving the elevator

    Jul 24, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No designated foreman on site. noted: at time of inspection no designated foreman on site. job site is active. men working on suspended scaffolds. designated foreman arrived to the job site at the end of inspec

    Nov 6, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable amended cycle 7 report to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law fisp report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repair

    May 29, 2015 · Penalty $830

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable amended cycle 7 report to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law fisp report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repair

    Nov 28, 2014 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted:steps cracks & deteriorated mortar joints @ interior of parapet @ east & west elevators.18 fl balconies underside exposed rebar a-line lintels rusting fl 14

    Jul 21, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances. noted i-step cracks & deteriorated mortar joints at interior of parapets at east & west elevns, ii-bulged brickwork at 19/f top-right window-corner at east elevn

    Apr 8, 2013 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    100bb05.52o02.61m07.68m07.69m07.59m07.39b07.39o02.67m07.17b06.100bb perform & file current 2yr test 52o clean fur off ropes 61m provide co. emergency ph.# on main line 59m provide clip on machine brake pin 39b

    Nov 10, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit noted private security door installed in public hallway in front of elevator on 4th floor & 13 floor all work completed without a permit remedy obtain permits if feasible or remove illegal d

    Sep 25, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    37d,44d,60k,29d. mount components controller as required, gen cover, remove rust and test buffers, provide required cwt run by.

    Sep 17, 1999 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    22d6,60i10,29b7. -22 secure top of car exit cover from top, -60 repair& test rusted buffers, -29 provide required cwt. runby.

    Sep 15, 1999 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit noted provate security door installed in public hallway in front of elevator on 4th & 13 th flrs all work completed remedy obtian permtis if feasible or restore premises to proior legal co

    Jul 29, 1999 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: new private security door installedin public hallway in fornt of elevators. on floor 4 and 13. remedy: obtain permits if feasible or remove illegal doors.

    Jul 9, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of illegal hardware. noted key locks installed on doors of stairs "a" & "b" from public hallway on floors, 4,6,7,8,11,12,13,16 & 17. remedy: remove illegal hardware forthwith.

    Jul 9, 1997 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to obtain equipmnt use permit note mechanical equipment in use with ventilation system has been installed at ground level south side of buildin equipment use pemrits not found on file remedy obtain equi

    Oct 27, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contra5ry to that allowed by the c/o 101814 wher at c/o indicated 1 doctors office while 2 are existing on the 1st floor east & west side remedy obtain a valid c of o

    Mar 23, 1993 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    New building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. nb #38 of 85. *note* temporary certificate of occupancy#100078 has expired of 5-19-92. remedy- renew t c/o or obtain valid c/o.

    May 20, 1992 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to have site safety manager present as required. site safety manager was not present during inspection from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm while workers form polonia restoratio were working on a suspended scaf

    Jan 2, 1991

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Two point suspension. scaffold not in compliance with building code specifications in that a scaffold erected on the east side of this building at the 18th floor, has only one roof iron, no toe board and no pro

    Dec 5, 1990 · Penalty $1,435

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Two point suspension scaffold not in compliance, in that a scaffold erected on the east side of this building at the 18th floor has only one roof iron, no toeboard and no protection on either as required by the

    Dec 5, 1990 · Penalty $575

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    2 point suspension scaffold not in compliance with bldg code specifications. in that there no roof irons as required + no toe boards or wire mesh as required on scaffold being used to set stone on n.e. side 18

    Nov 27, 1990 · Penalty $575

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Fire protection requirements not complied with-in the siamese standpipe connection at 79 st was obtucted with plywood. remedy:keep siamese standpipe connection free from obstruction.

    Oct 24, 1990 · Penalty $345

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No toe boards at scaffold work platform more than 10 feet above ground scaffold located at building entrance. remedy: provide toe boards as per building dept code

    Sep 14, 1990 · Penalty $345

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply with site safety program in that site safety managerdoes not have a 10k at the time of inspection. remedy:adhear to building dept regulations and local law 61 of 87.

    May 29, 1990 · Penalty $575

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 29, 2006 · Apt 9B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 10B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built
1899
Floors
19
Residential units
42
Building area
62,472 ft²
Lot area
5,517 ft²
Zoning
R10
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1393 / 40
Assessed value
$9,346,500
Landmark / historic district
Upper East Side Historic District

HPD registration #140989, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.

Questions about 74 East 79 Street

Who owns 74 East 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 79th Street Associates.

Does 74 East 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 74 East 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 74 East 79 Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 74 East 79 Street?

It has 42 residential units.

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