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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 9

  • 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 29, 2026

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    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.

    Nov 3, 2022

    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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of fire wood 11 sty fire stairs.

    Jul 19, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Mar 20, 2026$275,000Coops - 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.