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179 East 79 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01508-0031Map

Owner of record: 179 Tenants Corp

179 East 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 59 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is 179 Tenants Corp. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on August 6, 2018. 11 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
38
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 6, 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 · 12

  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Aug 6, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Aug 6, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Aug 6, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Aug 6, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Aug 6, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Aug 6, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 missing

    Aug 6, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity supply throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 16a, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 25, 2011 · Apt 16A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner

    Aug 23, 2011 · Apt 14AB

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 2nd sty southwest class a apt 2a used as a psychiatrists office. , section '' ''

    May 19, 1983 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 38

  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)

    Jun 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)

    Apr 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)

    Aug 21, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)

    Aug 20, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2019)

    Jun 29, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2018

    Mar 18, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 29, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 29, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 20, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 20, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 3, 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
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 18, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 18, 2011

    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 28, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 28, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 2, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 27, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p8766

    Apr 2, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p8767

    Apr 2, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p8767

    Jan 9, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p8766

    Mar 26, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p8766

    Apr 14, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 30, 1991

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    03-capacity plate-37-remove jumpers from controller-73-repair je- rking motion while traveling

    Mar 7, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Active construction job site,work being performed on supported scaffold,scaffold installed contrary to plans-plan call for 2 fully planked levels-installed 3,outrigger should be planked with osha planks-install

    Jun 21, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Active construction job site , sidewalk shed installed at exp#1 , upon reviewing plans posts missing at the end of shed, supposed to be 3 posts from building to street , only installed 2 where bus enclousure(sh

    Jun 21, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Active construction job site,i observed supported scaffold installed at sidewalk shed at exp#1,uppon request for load imposed letter none were provided

    Jun 21, 2022

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safely and properly remove material debris from construction site noted approx 1500 cubic feet of rejected material debris is lying piled up haphazardly on the roof of the bldg during work being done

    May 7, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46b15. 46-shorten hoist cables.

    Apr 9, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy c.o. 60842 from 15 story building to 17 story building. remedy:dis- continue use or obtain a c. of o. work without a permit. work noted:

    May 30, 1991 · Penalty $570

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    28h, 74r 74-remove emergency release switch box.

    Apr 2, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 6, 2011 · Apt 16A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 6, 2011 · Apt 16A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 16A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 22, 2005 · Apt 16A

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 5, 2026$550,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1928
Floors
15
Residential units
59
Building area
61,300 ft²
Lot area
6,345 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1508 / 31
Assessed value
$7,677,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121815, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.

Questions about 179 East 79 Street

Who owns 179 East 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 179 Tenants Corp.

Does 179 East 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 179 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 179 East 79 Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 179 East 79 Street?

It has 59 residential units.

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