59 East 79 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01491-0027Map
Owner of record: Soufer Family L L C
59 East 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Soufer Family L L C. HPD has recorded 87 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 87
- DOB violations
- 32
- ECB violations
- 34
- HPD complaints
- 181
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
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 87
- 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 - 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.
Jun 4, 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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall at closet (4 sq. ft.) in the 4th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14578237 issued 25-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall at closet (4 sq. ft.) in the 4th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls at closet in the 4th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at closet in the 4th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2020 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 11th apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2020 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 11th apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2020 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 11th apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2020 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at street entrance door to building
Nov 13, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at street entrance door to building.
Nov 13, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 improperly filled out at public hall, 1st story
Nov 13, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - 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 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing hand rail at north wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Aug 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures the faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 27, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 27, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 27, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1, 2015
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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 32
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 18, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 22, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 13, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 23, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9933
Apr 19, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 10, 1997
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - 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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 25, 1994
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) remove mechanical locks basement door provide lock on motor room door
Nov 2, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Nov 10, 1987
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 10, 1987
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 34
- Class - 1
Found door lock monitoring is not working. no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as per 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. remedy : install dlm and perform, and file test with nycdob. no m
Jul 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
05-a-10;16-e-01:05-a-10-cease use item door zone restrictor has been tampered w/disabled & rendered inoperative.this is a safety device to ensure the safety of e;evator passenger.repair restrictor & contact nyc
Aug 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
5a10,2x10,68m7. 5a10-cease use item door zone restrictor has been tampered with disabled and rendered inoperative. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers sfety repair restrictor and contact nyc
Aug 9, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
5x10,59u15,68b7,70o2. 5-door zone restrictor rendered inoperative; 59provide brake maintenance tag as per a17.1 2003 and appendix k3 8.6.4.6
Nov 2, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o. at the time of inspection cellars occupied w/o a c/o. remedy: obtain valid c/o or discontinue use.
Jul 9, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted:existing c of o #72896 date 1/22/73 does not indicate cellar asan office space, 1fl as a doctors office only,2nd, 3rd & 5fl as 3 apt
Feb 9, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or bldg dept records occupancy noted:bldg currently occupied as office in cellar doctor's office on 1st fl of 3 apts on 2nd fl & 3rd fl,5th fl contrary to cofo #
Feb 4, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to fill a certificate of correction with the department of building for violations sited in notice of violation #346420747 and 34618564r. remedy: file a certifica
Dec 1, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Altered building occupied w/o valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.2,28-118.3.2 alt-1 #104843966 noted: 1 and cellar level occupied at time of inspection. remedy: obtain valid c/o (or) discontinue ill
Dec 1, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit noted at 5th fl having combined 5b and 5c with erecting partitions to enlarge a 4 bedroom 2 bath apt with 1 kitchen work is 100% completed also note removed door entrance from hallway remedy:
Apr 18, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #72895. c of o shows 1st floor to be occupied as 3 apts & cellar super office & storage rooms. illegal occupancy noted: 1st floor occupied as plastic surgery
Jan 23, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans under application #104565267 expired05/26/07 at premises at time of inspection,alt-z.remedy:stop all work forthwith except that req to make site safe!provide approved plans at
May 4, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4b/3b/16/32a/34a/38/50/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f/.50-fumes-burner not firing properly-needs service.50a-anti-syphon valve on oil line mountedwrong.50b-missing shut off valve on oil line at tank.50c-backflow prev
Mar 12, 2007 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans dated 9/13/05 inder job#104217410 expireds 6/30/06 non-conforming work noted: at 1st floor level at west side of bldg exist a shaftway approxmately 28' long contrary to t
Dec 1, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy
May 5, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to cororpy correction for violation #071102c08j illegal occupancy remedy:correct the vilation condition and certify correction
Feb 17, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. basement apt is listed to be used as super-intendents apt. remedy: obtain new c of o to reflect current use. or restore back to prior use.
Feb 10, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #72895 noted cofo for cellar is a super's apt and storage rooms it is nowbeing usd as officers for madison ave business improvement district`
Dec 28, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted:a)at roof top 6th fl. level rear set back roof an enlargement or extension structure of approx. 12' by 20' with a 12' height has been attached to bldg (with wooden siding).b)at
Sep 15, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36l10/45m07/58o02/56e10/38m07/66o02/84a03/85d06 36-repair defective stop switch in overhead 45-provide di-directional overspeed switch on governor 58-brake is oil soaked 56-vibration in hoist motor 38-work ligh
Mar 24, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o noted:c/o#72895 states thar cellar is super apt & storage rooms.cellar illegally occupied as 7 room business"madison ave b1m".remedy:discontinue illegal use forthwit
Nov 14, 2003 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certicate of occupancy #72895 illegal occupancy noted: in cellat legal super intendants apartment and storage rooms now converted to offices, loker room and communications
Sep 8, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83, x, 07 39, p, 07 83 provide service to elevator for inspection 39 provide access to equipement room
Aug 8, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39p07/ 79x#/ 39-p-07 restore service in elevator car to basement & restore service from basement to car ( elevator 79-x-# restore to service
Mar 10, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that building department records certificate of occupancy # 72895 from : supers apartment at cellar area to : office spaced for b.i.d. remedy : discontinue illegal use as office space
Jul 11, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. in that interior walls of a ground floor (1st floor) apt have been removed without obtaining the required dept. of building permits. remedy: obtain all required permits or restore
Oct 13, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #72893. from: legal use of superintendent apartment & storage in cellar. to: illegal use of office occupant b.i.d. madison ave. (business impro
Sep 14, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certicate of occupancy #72859 noted. at cellar level space being used as a now profit busineswith office space and reception area with seated and table in corridor
Aug 24, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary don that allowed by the certificat of occupancy #72893 at cellar: from : superintendent apartment & storage to: illegal offices. office occupanct b.i.d. madison avenue bussiness improvement
Apr 1, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary ot that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. certificate of occupancy #72895. at cellar. from legal use of superintendents apartment and storage rooms to illegal use of: offices occupant.
Aug 18, 1997 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit partitions have been removed and sheetrock and wood studs are being erected at 1st fl at west front apt. remedy: stop all work obtain necessary approvals and permits form this dept.
Mar 12, 1997 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15m,15r,30i,30r,39h,54m.15m-floor munbers 15r-cylinder on basement 30i-loose paster on entire hoist way 30r wiring 54m-electrical permit by alectrical board
Jan 14, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,40t,73o,40 perform 5yr test&label
Mar 5, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Unknown
Work in cellar after normal working hours 1am 3 men working on water lines. remedy stop work until dob has inspection site
Jul 20, 1989 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 31, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 21, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 19
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
May 30, 2021 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 30, 2021 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 4, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 4, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Sep 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 1, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 1, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 20, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Janitor/super
Aug 4, 2016 · Apt 3E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 4, 2016 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 25, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 12,391 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,852 ft²
- Zoning
- R10
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1491 / 27
- Assessed value
- $1,554,750
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
HPD registration #119790, last renewed Dec 10, 2025.
Questions about 59 East 79 Street
Who owns 59 East 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Soufer Family L L C.
Does 59 East 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 87 housing violations at this property.
Is 59 East 79 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 38% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 59 East 79 Street built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 59 East 79 Street?
It has 16 residential units and 19 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.