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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 45
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at fire stairs, 2nd story
Aug 30, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing newel post cap at public hall stairs, 1st story, section ''southwest''
Aug 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tar flashing at walls east section roof.
May 28, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at door southeast and northwest roof bulkhead.
May 28, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frames exterior bldg all stys.
May 28, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors stair bulkhead to roof.
May 28, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wire galss 2 sty public hall balcony
May 28, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing storm drain strainer 2 sty public hall balcony
May 28, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty east apt 5m pesa bourel. , section '' ''
Sep 27, 1996 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
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.