21 East 79 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01491-0012Map
Owner of record: 23 E 79th St Corp
21 East 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 15 residential units across 14 floors. The owner of record is 23 E 79th St Corp. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 5 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 32
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 3
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- 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
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 17, 2025
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 - 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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill 3 sty rear balcony.
Jul 19, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill 10 sty rear balcony.
Jul 19, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill 13 sty rear balcony.
Jul 19, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of fire wood 11 sty fire stairs.
Jul 19, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear.
Jul 19, 1989
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 32
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 20, 2019
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Damage sustained to bedroom wall in apart. # 5 at 21 east 79th street due to probe work at adjacent property 27 east 79th street
Mar 12, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 5, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 4, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 4, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p2405
Apr 18, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p2404
Apr 18, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p2405
Aug 16, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p2405
Aug 10, 2000
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p2405
Nov 4, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p2404
Nov 4, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 · 6
- Class - 1
28-105.12.2.1. at time of inspection, observed ongoing construction activities on the roof at the premises. no dob approved plan(s) were present at time of inspection. no active permit was posted. remedy: one s
Jun 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperation.note:at time of inspection i observed alt2 construction operation of a 14 stry building in progress due to installation supported
Nov 29, 2018 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendment.at the time of inspection i observed that the shed dimensions of the height and distance from the exp #1 and its parapet at exp
Nov 29, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendment.at the time of inspection i observed the suspended scaffold at exp #2,3, and 8th floor with not according to drawing approved p
Nov 29, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3314.4.3.2.installation inspection all equipment is to be inspection once installation is completed.(suspended scaffold)note:at time of inspection of a building alt lacaole or construction in progress and obs
Nov 29, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
The respondent owner has failed to maintain the structure in a safe condition.the party wall separating 21 east 79th st and 27 east 79th st was not found to be tied or connected to the steel frame of 21 east
Dec 4, 2017
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
May 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Aug 17, 2007 · Apt 7B
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | $275,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 14
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 56,017 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,235 ft²
- Zoning
- R10
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1491 / 12
- Assessed value
- $7,409,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #121251, last renewed Jan 28, 2026.
Questions about 21 East 79 Street
Who owns 21 East 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 23 E 79th St Corp.
Does 21 East 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 21 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 21 East 79 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 21 East 79 Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.