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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- 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
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 17, 2025
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.
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 15, 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.
Mar 15, 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 15, 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.
Feb 15, 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 25, 2016
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 1, 2015
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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.