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156 East 79 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01413-0050Map

Owner of record: 156 E 79 St Cp

156 East 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1917 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 60 residential units across 14 floors. The owner of record is 156 E 79 St Cp. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 12 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
32
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 23

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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 3, 2022

    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
  • 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 1, 2021

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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, 2019

    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 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.

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 14c, 14th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2010 · Apt 14C

    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 opening cut thru rear south wall air conditioners installed 3rd 5th 6th 8th 9th 10th & 12th sty

    Dec 1, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing top guide stop south west fire escape.

    Dec 1, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 aluminium extension built on roof at center.

    Dec 1, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings 14 sty rear west apt 14c entire apt.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling south east room 14 sty apt 14c south west apt.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 4 sty south west apt f former class a apt altered to 2 class a apts.

    Nov 28, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate ceiling of heat riser west bathroom 14 sty east section south apt 14c. , section '' ''

    Nov 28, 1995 · Apt 14C

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 32

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 10, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Feb 21, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 22, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Plumbing none

    The department of buildings intends to revoke all plumbing approvals a nd permits under laa #140529596 due to suspension of license.stop all plumbing work immediately

    Oct 17, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 18, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 18, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 26, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 26, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 25, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 25, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 25, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013

    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
  • 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 12, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 22, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 5, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 5, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 16, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p8050

    Apr 27, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) in presence of n.y.c. elevator inspector completely retest firemen's return after restoring to proper operation (52) provide emergency key opening devices for main and basement hoistway doors

    Mar 16, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) provide capacity plate (52) repair parking device

    Mar 16, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Supported scaffold installed contrary to approved plans.noted:at the time of my inspection of a 26 story alteration jobsite i observed supported scaffold and in place on 4 exposures-2'and 3' high masonry frames

    Sep 30, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3303.16contractors sheds and office-shall be made of metal or othe r nonconbustible material at the time of inspection i observed 14 story building under construction/facade work.upon walking around the site

    Aug 10, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3314.3.3 drawings-no detail drawings for supported scaffold at sitefacade repair.upon walking around the building i saw supported scaffold at exp#4.when asked for the detail drawings non was made available a

    Aug 10, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to site safety plan-egress. at the time of my inspection at a 14 story building under construction i observed roof work in progress. upon review of the ssp i observed of egress/path was bl

    Mar 15, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved plans-cd5. at the time of my inspection at a 14 story building under construction i observed facade work and suspended scaffold in place at expo 1&4. upon review of the cd5 tie

    Mar 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Docs to be kept onsite note:@time of inspection of 14stybldg @exp#mainentrance 2ndfl work in progress upon request to rigging foreman(gilberto saeteros) for (1)ssp(2)scope of work plans(3)approved cd5(4)letter

    Feb 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at 5th fl rear surface mountained fixture lacks shield tp refract light downward awayfrom adjoining structure structure. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    Oct 22, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    66o02/71d02/59q03/38o02/67o02/68o02/36o02/39o02/55o02/21b07/54#12/84m07. 66- clean pit. 71- clean under car 59- motor rm lights unguarded 38- clean car top 67- clean car rails 68- clean counterweight rails 36-

    Apr 26, 2006 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances hazardous. remedy: maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances. 6/30/75 - boro superintendentsthomas v. burk (chapter 26, title a, section 043a-130 n.y.c admin code

    Jan 27, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 16, 2004 · Apt 9A

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Dec 16, 2025Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Oct 24, 2025$835,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1917
Floors
14
Residential units
60
Building area
103,835 ft²
Lot area
10,216 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1413 / 50
Assessed value
$13,779,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #118039, last renewed Apr 8, 2025.

Questions about 156 East 79 Street

Who owns 156 East 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 156 E 79 St Cp.

Does 156 East 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 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 156 East 79 Street built?

City records list 1917 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 East 79 Street?

It has 60 residential units and 62 units in total.

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