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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jun 23, 2001

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

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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 · 7

  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit west fire stairs door to 13 sty pub hall.

    Mar 24, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of wire stretched across roof at north.

    Mar 24, 1980

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 8, 2026$950,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Sep 4, 2026$1,250,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Aug 7, 2026$1,837,500Coops - elevator apartments—
May 11, 2026$3,237,500Coops - elevator apartments—
Feb 9, 2026$707,500Coops - elevator apartments—
Feb 5, 2026$1,225,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Feb 2, 2026$435,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Dec 4, 2025$450,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 30, 2025$440,000Coops - 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.