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168 East 79 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01413-0045Map

Owner of record: 170 Tenants Corp

168 East 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 26 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is 170 Tenants Corp. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2018. 4 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
6
DOB violations
36
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Oct 9, 2018

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 · 6

  • 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 9, 2018

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of trash etc 16 sty public hall stair case b.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood etc 14 sty public hall stair case b.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood blinds household items etc 10 sty stair case b.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of saint & trash 6 sty public hall stair case b.

    Jul 28, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 36

  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9c unsafe report filed

    Feb 16, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 22, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years(2014)

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 26, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 26, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an energy efficiency report (eer) per ad. code sec. 28-308.4

    Dec 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 10, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 10, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 4, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 4, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2010

    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

    Dec 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 18, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 18, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 23, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 23, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 30, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 30, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 29, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p1315

    Nov 21, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p1315

    Apr 27, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p1316

    Apr 27, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p1315

    Aug 15, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p1315

    Sep 17, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    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 - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Device #1p1316

    Jun 10, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Place cert. into frame

    Nov 14, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    The registered design professional hired by the owner failed to immediately notify the department of unsafe conditions as mandated by ac28-302.3. through a review of dob compliance filing record tr6-905139-9c-i

    Dec 6, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97p16,97p17 refused entry to perform periodic audits(last periodic audit performed 2018).reinpsection is required to schedule a reinspectioncontact ny dob by calling 212-602-0497 and email [email protected]

    Jun 18, 2020

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998and the department of buildings rules and regulation.remedy:file the

    Jun 25, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report:periodic inspection of exterior walls and apputenances as required by local law 11 of 1998and the department of building rules and regulations.remedy:file the re

    Apr 9, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    81,u,ds 52,b,09 81 perform a file syn test 52 remove oil from machine and replace new oil to the required amount

    Jun 5, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    70, l,12 86,d,06 85,4,05 21,b,01 70 change car safety tail rope # 36 secure over head equipment room door and label 85 perform 54 rd test and tag device # 21 adjust hoistway door interlocks

    Jun 5, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    17q.

    Jul 9, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    18h,39h,22w,02m,36w,57o.

    Oct 3, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39h,46h,57o.

    Oct 3, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    17m,(17)provide vision guards

    Jun 10, 1991 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    17m,17 provide vision guards

    Jun 10, 1991 · Penalty $150

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Apr 20, 2026$1,700,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Nov 18, 2025$2,995,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 23, 2025Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Oct 10, 2025$840,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1927
Floors
15
Residential units
26
Building area
51,988 ft²
Lot area
4,470 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1413 / 45
Assessed value
$7,057,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100929, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.

Questions about 168 East 79 Street

Who owns 168 East 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 170 Tenants Corp.

Does 168 East 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.

Is 168 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 168 East 79 Street built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 168 East 79 Street?

It has 26 residential units.

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