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542 East 79 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01490-0028Map

Owner of record: 78/79 York Associates LLC

542 East 79 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 113 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 78/79 York Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 2 of the 45 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 113 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
61

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 8, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
113
About 100% of the building's 113 apartments
Up from 112 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 · 45

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''542''

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''542''

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1m, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the hinges at compactor closet door at east wall at public hall, 1st story, section ''oprst''

    Jun 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door latch in the entrance located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 5R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sqft at floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at east in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sqft at floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 15100848 issued 13-apr-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at fire stairs, 2nd story

    Aug 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2021 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing newel post cap at public hall stairs, 1st story, section ''southwest''

    Aug 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling of the east wall closet approximately 2 square feet in the 1st room from north located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2020 · Apt 6H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2020 · Apt 6H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and alll walls inside of the closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2020 · Apt 6H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling of the east wall closet approximately 2 square feet in the 1st room from north located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13894896 issued 31-dec-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 31, 2020 · Apt 6H

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor - improper frame at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at 6th sty landing at public hall

    Jan 21, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective exterior window frames thru ouit 5 sty southeast apt 5m , section '' ''

    Aug 19, 1997 · Apt 5M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tar flashing at walls east section roof.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at door southeast and northwest roof bulkhead.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick pointing at public hall balconies inner court all bldg roof sty.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frames exterior bldg all stys.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors stair bulkhead to roof.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof east section near bulkhead.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire galss 2 sty public hall balcony

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of broken ceramic tile floors creating a trip hazard 3 & 4 sty public halls

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing storm drain strainer 2 sty public hall balcony

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window frame thru out 5 sty southeat apt 5m , section '' ''

    Apr 30, 1997 · Apt 5M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective exterior window wood sill and moldings 5 sty east apt 5m thru out. , section '' ''

    Sep 27, 1996 · Apt 5M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sash window 5 sty east apt 5m thru out. , section '' ''

    Sep 27, 1996 · Apt 5M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective push bell at door 5 sty east apt 5m entrance. , section '' ''

    Sep 27, 1996 · Apt 5M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty east apt 5m pesa bourel. , section '' ''

    Sep 27, 1996 · Apt 5M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs and landing all stys public hall northwest bldg.

    Apr 3, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)

    Jun 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required

    Failure to correct swarmp conditions

    Nov 1, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9b unsafe report filed

    Feb 17, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2020

    Jun 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 6, 1996

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 6, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 2, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 2, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner improper exit noted:non-fire bldg having isolated wing stair cases w/o fire sprinkler as per #34700725x remedy:obtain install sprinkler system

    Mar 13, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code - compliance manner:improper exit.noted:6 story,non fire proof structure bldg having 4 isolated wing staircases w/o sprinklers system & none enclosed.also no fire escape stairs

    Aug 13, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg:defect is in apt known as '1l'(east rear 1st floor)ceiling in l.room has collapsed due to const. report in apt above area affeted approx. 50 sq ft.remedy:make all repairs forthwith.

    Jan 23, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 1M

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt APT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1M

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1M

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 5O

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt APT2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt APT2A

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 4K

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 22, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 29, 2021 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 20, 2020 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 20, 2020 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 20, 2020 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 20, 2020 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 13, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2015 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2015 · Apt 1M

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2013 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2013 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 1J

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 19, 2010 · Apt 2J

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 1J

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 2, 2009 · Apt 4P

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 2, 2009 · Apt 4P

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 2, 2009 · Apt 4P

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 2, 2009 · Apt 4P

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 4P

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 21, 2006 · Apt 4P

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt 6P

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt 6P

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1913
Floors
6
Residential units
113
Building area
54,792 ft²
Lot area
11,930 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1490 / 28
Assessed value
$7,106,400
Landmark / historic district
INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

HPD registration #120964, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 542 East 79 Street

Who owns 542 East 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78/79 York Associates LLC.

Does 542 East 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 542 East 79 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 113 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 113 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 542 East 79 Street built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542 East 79 Street?

It has 113 residential units.

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