139 East 79 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01508-0016Map
Owner of record: Lexington 79th Corporation
139 East 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 15 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is Lexington 79th Corporation. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on October 28, 2010.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 11
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 · 2
- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 12th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2010 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 12th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2010 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 30
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 12, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 27, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 27, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
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 - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jun 15, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 27, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 27, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(30)remove illegal wiring from hoistway (31)provide light on cab top
Mar 6, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(37)l- remove jumpers and repair wiring on controller
Mar 6, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) provide an emergency key opening device in basement hatch door. (52) provide a capacity plate 2500lbs
Mar 13, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
3310.6designated site safety mgr. @ time o inspec.observed active facade job breakdown of const.equip.in progress.supported scaffold removed to 2nd story level.men working on exp.3&4.search of dob records show
Apr 22, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
3307.6.5failure to maintain sidewalk shed material/debris shrage on the shed@ time of inspec.of secured active facade job.men breaking down pipe scaffold to 2nd flr.level.shed erected on exp.3&4.scaffold equipm
Apr 22, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. bc 3310.6. designated site safety manager. note: active job site (facade). designated ssm on pw2 is andrey vishev #m001570 has not beenat the site for over 2 weeks. site safety log book has been signed by
Dec 19, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.5.2 a flagperson shall be provided whenever intermittent operations are conducted on,or adjacent to,areas open to use by persons other than workers. noted: at time of inspection observed workers
May 7, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sidewalk shed overloaded.the staging of steel beams on roof of sidewalk shed.noted location. exposure # 4. remedy: reduce load.
Jun 2, 2007 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted:failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection under appl 104482123 alt type 2 expires 4/1/08.remedy:stop all work(exterior) except to make safe,provide approved plans,call 212 669-80
Mar 22, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted:failure to provide contractor sign as required . no signage. remedy:provide contractor sign.
Mar 22, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 11
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2013 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2012 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2011 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2010 · Apt 12
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2010 · Apt 12
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 15
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 48,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,086 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1508 / 16
- Assessed value
- $7,555,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101412, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.
Questions about 139 East 79 Street
Who owns 139 East 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lexington 79th Corporation.
Does 139 East 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 139 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 139 East 79 Street built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 139 East 79 Street?
It has 15 residential units and 20 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.