218 East 79 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01433-0039Map
Owner of record: 218 East 79th Streetassociates,
218 East 79 Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 218 East 79th Streetassociates,. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 1
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 · 51
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
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 3, 2022
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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, 2019
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 9, 2018
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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet - in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2001 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2001 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires on east wall at cellar
Feb 24, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the , at cellar
Feb 24, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture in ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2001 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective exterior door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2001 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is defective in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2001 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew in ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2001 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective air and shut off valves at all radiators in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2001 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2001 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing (tenant-dovere) in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2001 · Apt A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2001 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 4th story
Nov 8, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective treads 2 and 3 from bottom between 3 and 4 sty in the public hall located at public parts 3
Nov 8, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction debris at front areaway
Aug 29, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective return buzzer system in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 29, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 29, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction material at front areaway, 1st story
Aug 6, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the foyer located at apt 3, 4th story, apartment at southwest
Aug 6, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at door refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 7, 2000 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of shower head capped off bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 7, 2000 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 7, 2000 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 7, 2000 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative jason in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 7, 2000 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sliding closet door off track in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 7, 2000 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 7, 2000 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 7, 2000 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative light fixture ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 7, 2000 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light switch east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 7, 2000 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective grouting at ceramic tile walls in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 7, 2000 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination front. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures cooking range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 7, 2000 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of paper boxes etc at cellar.
Nov 5, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 3 sty west apt 3 kitchen range. located at apt 3
Nov 5, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose 2 tread up from bottom at stairs 2 to 3 sty public hall.
Oct 27, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires all stys public hall.
Oct 27, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures oven in kitchen 2 sty northwest apt 2a. located at apt 2a
Oct 27, 1999 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 11
- Construction other optional
The boro-comm has revoked application 120256089. the work at this site is being executed in violation of the adm.code or other applicable laws.stop al;l work under this application remedy: the applicant of record must contact the manhattan boro-comm office immediately
May 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit noted: at time of inspection a complete gut reno ation alteration is for partitions and minor mechanical work permit # 104773728 alt i remedy:stop all work obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition call excavation unit demo 212 442-1566
Aug 26, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 3
Failure to protect adjoining property during construction operations. construction breached party wall causing a small hole at first story fire place of 220 e 79th street. rem:make all necessary repairs,protect
Jul 17, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to the approved construction documents plans show joints to be remove (7) at a time & now contractor has removed many joints at 1 time also they have failed to complete (7) fl fully before
May 3, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3301.2 failure to provide 3'-6" guard rail or equivalent around all floor openings contractor failed to provide guardrails at opening for ladder access & platform created on 3rd fl 6;high is missing guard
May 3, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed recent smoking refuse w/i construction site in violation of nyc fire code cigarette cartons found on site. in 2 locations after sweeping of floors & clean up appers to have taken place also no smoking
May 3, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
3307.6.5 fail to provide proper sidewalk shed illumination. noted: upon inspection no lights operational under sidewalk shed. rem:comply w/notice of violations. illuminate under shed.
Apr 12, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain: exterior wall: defects noted: at front facade at 3rd fl level above west window and center window an approx. 18" x 18" shard of loose masonry is dislodged also stress cracks. at roof line
Nov 15, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain section of structure facing at parapet wall west side front cracked open and missing entire front wall of structure cracked open fron first fl to roof area remedy: take steps to correct this
Apr 30, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall.noted:fascade and wall in front of bldg structuraly broken and defective.crack in wall approx 7 ft high 2 inches deep 1 inch wide remedy:repair structuraly defective
Oct 4, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit,work noted:installed wood shoring to interior of apt dwelling w/o a permit.loc:2fl.rear apt fl to ceiling n&s,rem:obtain permits from bldg dept
Jun 2, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit, hazardous: partial gut rehab,entire plaster & lath removedmiddle of 1st fl., exposing 2nd floor floor joist & moving electrical wiring approx 6 floor joist broken. remedy: immediately st
Oct 19, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,646 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,043 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1433 / 39
- Assessed value
- $516,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #109026, last renewed Aug 7, 2024.
Questions about 218 East 79 Street
Who owns 218 East 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 218 East 79th Streetassociates,.
Does 218 East 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 218 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 218 East 79 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 218 East 79 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.