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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 30, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
25
About 11% of the building's 219 apartments
Down from 34 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 23

  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A

    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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  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 10, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Aug 27, 2026$750,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Aug 25, 2026$661,863Coops - elevator apartments—
Jun 16, 2026$489,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jun 9, 2026$675,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Apr 27, 2026$499,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Apr 16, 2026$530,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Mar 27, 2026$735,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Mar 4, 2026$460,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Feb 3, 2026$1,350,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jan 20, 2026$610,950Coops - elevator apartments—
Jan 8, 2026$610,950Coops - 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.