505 East 79 Street
Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01576-0005Map
Owner of record: 79 St East Oweners Corp
505 East 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1963 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 209 residential units across 19 floors. The owner of record is 79 St East Oweners Corp. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on June 23, 2001. 7 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 57
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 4
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 · 7
- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2001 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2001 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of door in fire proof vestibule between garage & cellar not adjusted so as to prevent opening of one until the other is shut.
Mar 24, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit west fire stairs door to 13 sty pub hall.
Mar 24, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of wire stretched across roof at north.
Mar 24, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak east wall air conditioner room cellar at east.
Mar 24, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall 2 sty east apt 2b at pvt hall. located at apt 2b
Mar 24, 1980 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 57
- Construction other optional
Failure to comply w/commission's order:dob violation required the immediate 100% hands on inspection of all facades by nys lic prof & submit a report to facades via email by 5/22/22. as of today 6/17/26, no hands on inspection report submitted to facades unit. remedy: comply with dob violation #04022cll0802ns immediately
Jun 17, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to cracked unstable bluging brick work at exp4 east elevation 18th and 19th floors. remedy: remove any and all loose and unstalbe materials under supervions of a lic prof. take and provide safety measures
Apr 20, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Due to cracked unstable bulging brick work exp 4 east elevation 18th and 19th floors and exp 1 south elevation. remedy: owner to immed retain a nys lic prof to perform a 100% hands on inspection of the noted exposures and provide inspection report and repair plans and proposal to dob facades unit by 05/22/2022
Apr 20, 2022
Dob violation - active - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Mar 21, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a failure to correct swarmp conditions
Mar 21, 2022
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2016
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2015
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2015
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 13, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 13, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 13, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 21, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 21, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 21, 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 - active - 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
Aug 18, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Apr 8, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. note: dob #042222ll0801ns required the owner to provide a p.e./r.a. report to the facade unit due to cracked unstable bulging brick work on exposure 1
May 9, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
I respond to an incident that occurred on 10-11-2023 at this jobsite where a worker tripped and fell injured his shoulder and went to urgent care upon review the department records it was reveal that there was
Nov 21, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to distribute or post safe construction bill of rights. at thetime of inspection,i spoke w/ the building super and upon walkthrough of the bldg,i did not observed a scbofr posted in a conspicuous locati
Jan 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#805863. remedy: submit required technical report
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000001400 has been inspected,tested & disinfected & that a maintenance plan has been developed & implemented by november 1,2016. rem: file annual certifi
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failed to notify the dob prior to the use or installation of "c" hook in connection with suspended scaffolds.
Sep 26, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
1- licensed rigger designated an unqualified foreman no qualified foreman on site @ time of insp. 2- licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold workers met minimum requirements worker has no certificate of fitne
Jan 24, 2007 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Licensed rigger designated an unqualified foreman.no qualified foremanon site at the time of inspection.licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold workers met minimum requirements.workers had no certificate of f
Jan 24, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
59q07. (59-q-07)lighting in machine space unguarded provide covers forlights.
Sep 6, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file
Jun 25, 2004
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round techincal report:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998and the the department of buildings rules and regulations remdy:file
Apr 9, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75m07,46r07. 75- five year test missing. 46- hoist caller anti- spin device need double cables.
Mar 8, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d6,35o2,40u5,53b7,57z9,74##,73o2. 22-secure. 35-clean. 40-5 yr test.53-lighting. 57-water pit. 74-eliminate excessive lateral motion on car while in motion. 73-clean installation.
Apr 30, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57r9,60j1. 57-remove all storage material from in front of pit door. 60-provide proper counterweight clearance.
Apr 30, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
21l,39h,46h,50y,28h, 21 hall.
Apr 27, 1992 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
21l,28h,39h,46h,50y,
Apr 27, 1992 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y; 28h; 73o; 57r; 55m. 57 properly install pump and wireing
Apr 18, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46q; 53r; 73o; 4p; 3m. 53 properly install or remove 3 capacity plate
Apr 18, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
54d; 46q; 3m; 4p. 3 capacity plate
Apr 18, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 16L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 5G
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 19, 2022 · Apt 17B
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | $950,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $1,250,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | $1,837,500 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 11, 2026 | $3,237,500 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $707,500 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $1,225,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $435,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $450,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $440,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1963
- Floors
- 19
- Residential units
- 209
- Building area
- 260,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 21,930 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1576 / 5
- Assessed value
- $24,193,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #138515, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.
Questions about 505 East 79 Street
Who owns 505 East 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 79 St East Oweners Corp.
Does 505 East 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 505 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 505 East 79 Street built?
City records list 1963 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 505 East 79 Street?
It has 209 residential units and 210 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.