161 East 79 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01508-0024Map

161 East 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 24 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is 161 E 79 St Corp. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on June 4, 2025.

HPD violations: 1
DOB violations: 44
ECB violations: 20
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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 · 1

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

DOB building violations · 44

Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 15, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Plumbing none
The dob has issued a 15 day letter of intent to revoke all plumbing approvals and permits under application #140487854 due to audit objections. stop all work immediately except to make site safe
May 16, 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
Oct 3, 2016
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

Show 34 more ↓

Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 20, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
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
Facade facade optional
Unsafe local law 11/98 report filed
Mar 16, 2012
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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
Nov 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2007
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
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7757
Jan 9, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7758
Jan 9, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7757
Aug 14, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7758
Aug 14, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7758
Jun 11, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
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
Feb 10, 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
08 top and bottom landings 18 covers 19 properly align cam 40 perform 2 and 5 year tests 51 eliminate grinding
Mar 7, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(01)provide cover for stop switch.(37)replace worn carbons and copper contacts.(40)2 and 5 year tests
Mar 7, 1990
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 1989
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 20

Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35458491x issued on 2/21/20 and to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).acceptable certificate h
Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant. at the time of my inspection the "exterior wall condition certificate" was not posted in theinterior of bldg lobby or vestibule. remedy:comply w/ the code as per
Aug 14, 2020 · Penalty $250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to file accepted amended cycle 7b & 8b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in intial facades report requiredby 28-301.5 for control#805557. agg2 history of noncompliance on 37001
Jun 3, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note:at the time of inspection observe defective facade. (1)exposure#1 southfront st facade observe damage metal cornice at roof parapet level (2)
Feb 21, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Fialure to take and provide adequate safety measures where required to secure and protect public safety from documented unsafe notification (fisp3)of building facade as per 1rcny -103-04.*fisp 3 filed by pe/ra
Feb 22, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control# 805557. remedy: submit required technical report.
Oct 15, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls & appurtenances.noted:@ time of inspection @ exposures 1 spalled & cracked masonry @ f4 decorative balcony @ west window by southwest corner.rem:maintain building exteriors;re
Mar 1, 2018 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 2
Removal of sidewalk shed or other type of safety measures without department's approval.noted:@ time of inspection,building facades were still designated as unsafe in 7th cycle's filing;the amended report(tr6)f
Mar 1, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
Removal of safety measures/sidewalk sheds w/o dept's approval. note:atany time of inspection bldg facade was still designated as unsafe, theamended facade report (tr6) received on (2/06/17) had not been accept
Feb 14, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg and appurtenances note: south eleva tion exp#1 open mortar joint s/west 12th flr. open joint decorative balcony 4th floor broken roof gutter s/e side. north elevtion (#3 exp)
Feb 14, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active

Show 10 more ↓

Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. agg1 priornov 3602648p under 28-302.5. remedy: file acceptable amended report.
Nov 7, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Removal of safety meausres w/o dept approval(side walk shed)noted:@ time of my insp the last facade report was filed as unsafe on 03/16/12.no side walk shed was on site @ this time,it had been removed.a side wa
Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
Pswo: issued & posted at main entrance(suspended scaffold)work does not conform to approved plans(cd-5). noted: at time of my inspection thesuspended scaffolds tie back cables were extended past the roofs edge
Feb 27, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 1rcny9-01 licensed rigger was not at site & failed to designate arigging foreman. noted: at time of my inspection 2 wokers(nestor g anganarca) & (cesar g minta)were on a suspended scaffold w/o the special
Feb 27, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable amended cycle 7 report to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law fisp report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repair
Nov 28, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15m07/ 03b07/ 34i11/ 29e07/ 66d07/ 65m12/ 39d06/ 22x12/ 15 - install cert. frame with cert. or location sign within 03- install capacity plate in cab 34- repair or replace skylite 29 - eliminate car jum
Feb 12, 2003 · Penalty $180
Active
Non-hazardous
56a07/ 56 - install fuses on main line ( fuse box ) disconnect
Feb 12, 2003 · Penalty $180
Active
Non-hazardous
46u,55m,57o,50y,50o,30o,73o,46o,47o, 46 reshackle and device 73 car top.
Dec 19, 1997 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
46m,48m,50y,30o,50o,46o,47o,73o, 46 reshackle and tag 73 car top
Dec 19, 1997 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Hazardous
(hazardous) failur eto safeguard public and property affected by construction operations. while making repairs to exterior bldg. wall in rear (at approx. the 10th story o feast wall) a brick wall in rear (at ap
Oct 9, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Aug 20, 2026	$4,125,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Jun 5, 2026	$2,397,500	Coops - elevator apartments	—

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built: 1915
Floors: 12
Residential units: 24
Building area: 51,792 ft²
Lot area: 6,334 ft²
Zoning: R10A
Community board: 108
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1508 / 24
Assessed value: $4,902,750
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #137466, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 161 East 79 Street

Who owns 161 East 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 161 E 79 St Corp.

Does 161 East 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 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 161 East 79 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 East 79 Street?

It has 24 residential units.

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