20 East 79 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01393-0057Map

20 East 79 Street is a store building built in 1912 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 1 residential unit across 5 floors. The owner of record is Paul Rosenberg And Co. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 19
ECB violations: 8
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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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 · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 19

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 9, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved

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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
Oct 6, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
Device #1p9921
Apr 2, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. noted: at exp 2 east wall elevation spalling stucco at roof level parapet area. missing defective stucco.*see photos taken*remedy:make area safe immediately
Jan 14, 2014 · Penalty $1,030
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Installation of mechanical equipment without first obtaining an equip-ment use permit. noted: 2 roof mounted amana a/c units-both model #s are vrcf30u01b. location: 5th fl roof. rmedy: obtain permits & appro
Nov 29, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied without a valid c of o.under alteration#527-89. "reinspection of violation#080394c08m02"remedy:obtain a valid c of o.
Dec 4, 1995
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered builds occpied without a valid certificate of occupancy ammended c of o requied for open alteration #527/89 remedy obtain a valid c of o.
Nov 13, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as art gallery(viewing room) @ 3rd story(alt#527/89). remedy: obtain a valid c of o.
Aug 3, 1994 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74r remove locks shaftway door top and botton.
Apr 2, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o. remedy: discontinue unlawful use or obtain a valid c of o.
Feb 14, 1990 · Penalty $140
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans @ premise s@ time of inspection for alteration #527/89 @ 3 fl art gallery. remedy provide approved plans @ premises
Sep 14, 1989
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Store building (K4)
Year built: 1912
Floors: 5
Residential units: 1
Building area: 12,075 ft²
Lot area: 2,941 ft²
Zoning: C5-1
Community board: 108
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1393 / 57
Assessed value: $4,730,850
Landmark / historic district: Metropolitan Museum Historic District

Questions about 20 East 79 Street

Who owns 20 East 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Paul Rosenberg And Co.

Does 20 East 79 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 20 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 20 East 79 Street built?

City records list 1912 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 20 East 79 Street?

It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.

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