215 East 79 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01525-0009Map
Owner of record: Unavailable Owner
215 East 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1947 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 87 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on August 8, 1988. 3 of the 3 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 3
- DOB violations
- 53
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 1
Available now in this building
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 · 3
- BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of wood fences erected on penthouse roof thru out.
Aug 8, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to hopper door all stys public halls.
Aug 8, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard.
Aug 8, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 53
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 3, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 17, 2022
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 11, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - 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
Oct 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Mar 20, 2007
Dob violation - active - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Feb 2, 2006
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Apr 15, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 28, 2004
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 30, 2003
Dob violation - active - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 16, 2002
Dob violation - active - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Apr 11, 2001
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p21717
Mar 21, 2001
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p21716
Mar 21, 2001
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p21717
Mar 21, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p21716
Mar 21, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 13, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 25, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 20, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 20, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) eliminate tripping hazard at main floor hoistway door saddle
Mar 29, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior facade&appurtenances @w elevation,exp2 observed:bulged masonry bricks@14fl,also@same elevation observed spalled/cracks bricks@nw corner b/w 10%15fl.@roof level observed broken glass
Aug 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exteiror building facade and appurtenances note observed at exposure #1 (south) main entry door overhang has spalled/missing piece of stucco 2) exposure #2 (west) spalled bricks and damaged
Jun 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Non-hazardous
38b07.84b07.86bb05. 38b provide proper anti spin out on car shackles 84b provide proper anti spin out on cwt shackles 86bb perform & file current 2yr test
Feb 11, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform toapproved plans#104637118. nonconforming work noted: at apt. 12d of premises full height partitions of bthrm demolished & installed new metal stud framing. door frame changed at east clos
Mar 6, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit for temporary construction:-sidewalk shed remedy:obtain a permit
Apr 5, 2001 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39h08
May 18, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
33b7,46h11,57p7,73o2. 33-provide light in sheave/governor rm. 46- excessive crown wear on hoist cables. 57-provide access. 73-clean installation.
Jul 9, 1999 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
1l11,46h11,57p7,73o2. 1-repair alarm. 46-excessive crown wear. 57- provide access. 73-clean installation.
Jul 9, 1999 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
03#,10#,04m,14m,74k,35t, 03-10-file application and obtain permit for cab and pb station. 04-5 pin cylinder and lock 74.k comp ropes.
Oct 19, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03#,10#,04m,57o, 03-10-file application and obtain permit, for cqb andpb station. 04-5 pin cylinder and lock.
Oct 19, 1992
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without permit(expired):side walk shed permit has expired. remedy:"renew permit or remove shed"
Oct 17, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 18, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $750,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $775,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | $1,710,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $800,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1947
- Floors
- 15
- Residential units
- 87
- Building area
- 94,418 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,179 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1525 / 9
- Assessed value
- $13,302,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101976, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.
Questions about 215 East 79 Street
Who owns 215 East 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.
Does 215 East 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.
Is 215 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 215 East 79 Street built?
City records list 1947 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 215 East 79 Street?
It has 87 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.