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237 East 79 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01525-0019Map

Owner of record: Stesid Equities INC

237 East 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1970 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 17 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Stesid Equities INC. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on July 26, 2025. 4 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
30

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 26, 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 · 46

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt apt1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt APT1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt apt1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt APT1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt apt1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt APT1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt APT1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt APT1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to the basement. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper installed at door leading to the basement. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd and 3rd concrete tread from bottom up at stoop

    Aug 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all componets. at fire escape, section at south

    Aug 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 sign missing. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2017

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at kitchen sink, bathtub, water closet, and wash basin at cellar

    Jul 26, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at locked boiler room door at cellar

    Jul 26, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range at cellar

    Jul 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated lock on metal security door leading to rear yard from illegally created cellar apartment at cellar

    Jul 26, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Jul 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 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 class ''a'' apartment created at cellar increasing occupancy of building at cellar

    Jul 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. located at apt 3d

    Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 ... at lobby

    Jul 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at lobby

    Jul 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 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 front east formerly medical office nor used as class a apt cellar.

    Sep 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit vestibule entrance to basement sty public hall.

    Jul 27, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit entrance from front yard to vestibule basement sty public hall.

    Jul 27, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak in retaining wall under street stairs at basement entrance door.

    Apr 15, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door hinge cellar to 1 sty pub hall.

    Dec 4, 1978

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Dec 4, 1978

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 18

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 10, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 9, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 1, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 15, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 13, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 31, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 11, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 10, 1994

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (37) (jump fuses) (54) restore to service

    Jul 26, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) provide an emergency key opening device in hoistway door at second floor (for access to top of car)

    Mar 29, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Atoi, observed cellar space being used as a spa that contains 3 rooms for massages, one room used for table showers and 1 room used as a storage closet which is contrary to the allowed occupancy of certificate

    Mar 2, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records.illegal class a apt created at cellar.rem:discontinue illegal use or amend cofo.

    Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. defect noted: at time of inspection no c/c has been filed for ecb nov #34829063n dated 2.23.10. remedy: file a c/c.

    Jan 28, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-105.1 work w/o a permit. having erected full height partitions at the cellar w/2 apt doors in hallway & in front apt 3pc bath sink comode & 5'bathtub 3rd apt w/water waste & electric service moved.

    Mar 18, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. noted: at cellar level front apt is currently occupied as a body & facial spa known as "uspa" contrary to c/o #69363 that states cellar legal occupancy as boile

    Mar 18, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occ.at cellar at frtsouth east corner a masage center has been created & is in operation contrary to c of o #69363 which allows for amedical office discontinue

    Feb 23, 2010 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy . noted: illegal cellar apts at above address contrary to the c ofo. location : cellar east and west thruout . north to south end of building r

    Jan 11, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    14l,36d,36t,43y,43u,73o. repair, secure, property mark, oil leak, two year test, clean installation.

    Jun 30, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35p,30m,57o,35m,15l, 35 air vent motor rm door 30 provide air vent in shaftway at the top 15 repair defective carpet in front of hoistway door in lobby

    Dec 20, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt APT1C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt APT1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt APT1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt APT1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 22, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 23, 2017 · Apt G1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 23, 2017 · Apt G1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 23, 2017 · Apt G1

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2016 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2016 · Apt G1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 31, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 31, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2003 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2003 · Apt 2-D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2003 · Apt 1B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1970
Floors
4
Residential units
17
Building area
10,000 ft²
Lot area
2,560 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1525 / 19
Assessed value
$1,282,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #128277, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.

Questions about 237 East 79 Street

Who owns 237 East 79 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Stesid Equities INC.

Does 237 East 79 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 237 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 237 East 79 Street built?

City records list 1970 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 237 East 79 Street?

It has 17 residential units.

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