151 East 79 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01508-0020Map

Owner of record: 151 East 79th St Corpc/O Bhs

151 East 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 16 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is 151 East 79th St Corpc/O Bhs. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on May 24, 2018.

HPD violations: 7
DOB violations: 38
ECB violations: 4
HPD complaints: 2

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation May 24, 2018

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 · 7

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 at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2018
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
May 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2018
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
May 24, 2018
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
May 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
May 24, 2018
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

DOB building violations · 38

Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
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 29, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 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 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Feb 14, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14233
Aug 14, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p1773
Aug 14, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p14233
Jun 11, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 1991
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
#73 five year test and file
Nov 16, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(73)perform 5 year test and file (35)machine room fan unguarded (35)machine room roof ladder damaged and missing
Nov 16, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(25)cover.(30)repair loose bricks and holes on hoistway
Mar 7, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(15)hoistway doors to be fire rated, levers on working condition, door - checks that work.(35)remove illegal wiring from motor room.(50) provide guards for cables in between sheaves
Mar 6, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) provide (for firemen's service) key cylinders to accept city wide standard key (eat on 2642) (52) provide a capacity plate
Mar 16, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)provide capacity plate (52) remove all slack in safety rope
Mar 16, 1989
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 4

Non-hazardous
50b11/ ( 50-b-11 ) remove nock from motor/ machine.
Nov 13, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
37a07-37d06-55x11. 37-a-07 properly mount timers & relays front beack of controller 37-d-06 properly secure winding at controller.
Nov 13, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide apporved plans at premises at time of inspection. remedy: provide approved plans at premises.
Feb 14, 1990 · Penalty $25
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.
Feb 14, 1990 · Penalty $125
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close
Door/window
Door
May 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Jun 29, 2026	$2,999,500	Coops - elevator apartments	—

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built: 1925
Floors: 15
Residential units: 16
Building area: 63,686 ft²
Lot area: 5,236 ft²
Zoning: R10A
Community board: 108
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1508 / 20
Assessed value: $9,680,400
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #112509, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.

Questions about 151 East 79 Street

Who owns 151 East 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 151 East 79th St Corpc/O Bhs.

Does 151 East 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 151 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 151 East 79 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 151 East 79 Street?

It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.