440 East 79 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01473-0018Map
Owner of record: 440 East 79th Street Owners Corp
440 East 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1956 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 219 residential units across 16 floors. The owner of record is 440 East 79th Street Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2025. 16 of the 23 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 62
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 60
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 23
- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at wood flooring in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at wood flooring in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18292753 issued 30-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Sep 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing
Sep 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing
Sep 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Sep 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
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 - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective heat radiator control valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings through out located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 17a, 16th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2004 · Apt 17A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 17a, 17th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2004 · Apt 17A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cabinets at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 17a, 17th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east
Jan 21, 2004 · Apt 17A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 17a, 17th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east
Jan 21, 2004 · Apt 17A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 62
- Construction other optional
Noted: illegal conversion of roof top deck for recreational use. email engineering report to [email protected]
Oct 24, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 12, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2023
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
At time of inspection observed basement level parking garage concrete ceiling and wall instate of disrepair conditions with cracks, spalling, section missing and exposed rebars throughout. also observed water damages under the concrete ramp and temporary covered with tarp.
Jul 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 12, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Sep 12, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 12, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2018)
Mar 18, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2017)
Mar 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years
Jun 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2014
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 25, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - 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 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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p23443
Apr 9, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p23441
Apr 9, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p23442
Apr 9, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p23441
Aug 15, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p23442
Aug 15, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p23443
Aug 15, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
No certificate of correction on file for class 1 failure to maintain violation# 390909655l issued 10/11/2023. at time of inspection, observed parking garage has been repaired at multiple locations at floors, co
Mar 26, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Certificate of correction has not been submitted for class 1 violation #37025478k issued on 10/11/2023 for failing to submit engineers report requested in dob vio23-02137 on 7/25/2023. no engineers report submi
Mar 26, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Noted: recreational roof with many wood tables, upright and lounge chairs, along with fencing (cable rail & wood), planters, raised roofing tiles, signage, and vegetation, contrary to dob co 117568 file., disco
Oct 24, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Noted: along vehicular path to/from york avenue at garage, unenclosed trench spoil pile along with other construction materials and debris, posing a hazard to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic (cuts, scrape
Oct 23, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted: fully operational garage for public & tenant use along york avenue w/ active constr ops under permit m01149427, trench about 8' (w) x 8' (l) x 4' (d) open to the public. also, constr debris & spoil pile
Oct 23, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/commissioner's order.at the time of inspection,noted respondent failed to comply w/the previous violation#35683652z on 07/02/2024,which required repair of defective areas and p
Aug 27, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
28-323.8 and rcny 103-13(5). failure to secure public safety and/or make the building's structure and appurtenances conform to the previous of the admin code after unsafe notification filed by qspi #unps-m00046
Jul 2, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation vio23-02137, dated 7/25/2023. respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally deficient conditions. as of 10/11/20
Oct 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed basement level parking garage concrete ceiling and wall instate of disrepair conditions with cracks, spalling, section missing and exposed rebars throughout. also observed water d
Jul 25, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
1rcny 103-04-owner failed to mak enecessary repairs to building facade in time frame recommended by qewi as noted building filed a swarmp facade report with a recommded completion dat eof 08-31-2020 and as of 0
Mar 29, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Class - 2
100l10 fire service light in lobby key switch not working repair.
Apr 26, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
100l10 fire service buzzer in elevator not working.
Apr 26, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
60x10,41m07,100b10,71x10,80b07,70o02,70b10. (41m)machine room door in overhead missing sign. (100b)fire service light not working in lobby & in car. (80b)counterweight survey sign missing measurement of rnby. (
Apr 3, 2017
Resolve - Hazardous
Wrk does not conform to approved plans upon physical inspection found that kitchen sink piping not as per plan tap fitting not at sink location water piping not properly supported to bldg structure as per code
May 12, 2008 · Penalty $250
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. having placed motor fans (26) at roof area for ventilation purposes. note: all work completed. remedy: obtain approvals & permits for work noted.
Sep 16, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 21, 2021 · Apt 15E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 21, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 8I
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2014 · Apt 17M
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 11D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2010 · Apt 11D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 11D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 5, 2010 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 11D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 11D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2009 · Apt 11D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2009 · Apt 11D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 11D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2009 · Apt 11D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 2, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 18, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 15K
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 1, 2008 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 1, 2008 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 14, 2007 · Apt 3I
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 23, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 11D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 9, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 15, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 3, 2005 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2005 · Apt 11D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $750,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $661,863 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 16, 2026 | $489,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | $675,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $499,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $530,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $735,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $460,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $1,350,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $610,950 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jan 8, 2026 | $610,950 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1956
- Floors
- 16
- Residential units
- 219
- Building area
- 238,293 ft²
- Lot area
- 22,988 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1473 / 18
- Assessed value
- $22,990,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #137280, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.
Questions about 440 East 79 Street
Who owns 440 East 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 440 East 79th Street Owners Corp.
Does 440 East 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 440 East 79 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 11% of its 219 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 440 East 79 Street built?
City records list 1956 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 440 East 79 Street?
It has 219 residential units and 222 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.