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79 West 127 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01725-0005Map

Owner of record: 79 W 127 Mlb LLC

79 West 127 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 79 W 127 Mlb LLC. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on July 10, 2025. 3 of the 33 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
26
HPD complaints
47

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 10, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 33

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    § 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling through out at public hall

    Jul 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials and tools at public hall

    Jul 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to street at south at public hall

    Jul 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jul 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at south yard building front

    Jul 10, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors at public hall

    Jul 10, 2025

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 consisting of duplex apartment created with stairs to finished area in cellar located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak west wall at cellar

    Dec 27, 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.

    Mar 16, 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule , 1st story

    Aug 26, 2019

    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

    Aug 26, 2019

    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 26, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line at rear yard

    Jul 5, 2019

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2019

    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

    Jul 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Jul 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway garbage cans stored obstructing egress at fire passage way

    Jul 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wooded fence erected subdividing and obstructing egress at rear yard

    Jul 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal fence erected obstructing access to lot line gate in fence at rear yard

    Jul 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening chain lock at fire passage way

    Jul 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wooden fences erected obstructing egress at fire passage way

    Jul 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall approx 10 sq feet located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 15, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening chain lock gate at fire passage way, 1st story

    Jun 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 15, 2019 · Apt 1B

    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 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening padlock at gate in lot line fence

    Aug 31, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 8, 2001 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door to 3 sty southwest apt 3b. , section '' ''

    May 22, 1997 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 21

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Oct 29, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Sep 24, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    May 1, 2008

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Aug 9, 2006

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Aug 9, 2006

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 26

  • Class - 2

    Noted bolt locking mechanism on cellar level exit passage way being used as 2nd means of egress, provide legal hardware; remove lock or replace interior lock with panic bar.

    Jul 8, 2019 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain code-complaint manner defect noted: on expose 1 spalling in some areas & exposore 4 brick are spalling & crack thru-out & some pieces are missing. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    May 20, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. stop all work. remedy: provide plans.

    May 12, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. after hours,worker in cellar mixing concrete. worker on hanging scaffold working on facade. working between 3rd & 4th floors. remedy: obtain all required permits.

    May 12, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain exterior building walls or appurtenances.defect naoted:2nd floor front east window ply wood seal has fallen in building now open to the elements.building was sealed under prior ub violations

    Oct 28, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Provision of law 28-201.1 failure to comply with the commissioner's order : unsafe building. noted; at the front (south)exposure at the 2nd floor a window, that was sealed under a ub report, had it's window sea

    Jun 18, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ comm's order as stated in emerg. declaration dated 10/28/08 noted:at above place of occurance at the 1st fl rear north exposure the window is not fully secured leaving bldg open contrary to

    Apr 17, 2009 · Penalty $25,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order of emergency declaration. noted: at rear/north exposure at the 1st flr a window is not properly sealed,leaving plywood barrier loose & open to trespassing,contrar

    Jan 14, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping.noted:construction material & debris in the sidewalk & in front of bldg.accumulation of garbage from construction site.remedy:maintain adequate housekeeping.

    Jan 17, 2007 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public & property affected by construction operations noted:stairs leading to cellar door open unguarded to the public.remedy:safeguard public and property.

    Jan 17, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed not adeqately maintained:shed in disrepair w/defective lighting,defecting post & defective crossbeam & side panel.(photo)remedy:maintain shed.

    Oct 27, 2006 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed not adequately maintain.defects note.vertical & horizontal structural support are defective,beams are not structural supported& appears loose under sidewalk shed,parapet walls are in disrepair.

    Oct 16, 2006 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed is not properly maintained: the entire shed is in disrepair. steel columns are out of plumb. plywood sidewalks are rotten. wood planking is rotten & broken. remedy: remove & repair entire shed.

    Oct 7, 2006 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed not adequately maintained note : entire shed in disrepair vertical and horizontal support is leaning and entire parapet wall are in disrepair and in danger of collapsing. remedy : maintain sidewal

    Sep 11, 2006 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to obtain a permit for temp construction sidewalk shed: note: @ front of 5story bldg exist a sidewalk shed. no permit obtain or on file per "dob" records. remedy: obtain a permit.

    Aug 18, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed not adequately maintained. noted: vertical structural support of scaffolding are leaning and in danger of collapsing. also beams are defective & appear to be loose & hanging parpet walls above.

    Aug 5, 2006 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed not adequately maintained defect noted. vertical pipe that hold up cross i-beam blanking of decking appears to slanting & in danger of collapsing 2-also i-beam blanking is detached from support &

    Jun 8, 2006 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post permit holder sign as required by administrative code.remedy:post sign as required.

    Jun 7, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    (hazardous) sidewalk shed is not adequately maintained. defect is: no light-lights are not illuminated as per code-at time of this inspection. also, 4 ft wood side enclosure at top of shed is loose,sagging and

    Feb 7, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications noted (1) no lights (2) vertical side & end panels not properly installed along perimeter and do not cover entire perimeter (3) side toward building not

    Nov 15, 2004 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post permit noted no sidewalk shed permit posted alt 3# 103451177 issued 8/4/04 expired 12/31/04 remedy:post permit & required signages

    Nov 15, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No sidewalk shed.no sidewalk shed has been erected in front of bldg under renovation even though a permit was issued to erect one.permit 103451177-01 was issued on 5/5/3.remedy stop all work except to provide s

    Mar 10, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain.defects are at front facade there are several areas of cracked stucco.also there are stone window sills that are cracked with loose pieces.at roof there are several rafters that are sagging

    Mar 10, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian building noted two front apts ceiling on the 5 floor fire protection are missing from 3x12 wood beards approx 16 3x12 wood beans are badly burned on falling to 4 fl in two rear pats total 32

    Oct 28, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building noted : (1) roof : east wall need 3 ft 6 inch reailing (2) 5th & 4th flrs vacant fire damaged apartment chared walls & ceilings even in hallways with cracked and peeling plaster (3)

    Jul 24, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: detail lintels/legs/sills are cracked and defective. location:front of building. 1st,2nd,3rd floor. remedy: make all necr=essary repair.

    Feb 26, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 11, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 12, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 12, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 12, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 8, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 4, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 31, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    Jun 11, 2003 · Apt BLD

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    May 7, 2003 · Apt BLD

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    Apr 9, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    Mar 11, 2003 · Apt BLDG.

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 2-A

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 2-A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 2-A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 2-A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 2-A

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 2-A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 2-A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Odor

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 2-A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 2-A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1909
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
10,495 ft²
Lot area
2,548 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1725 / 5
Assessed value
$1,082,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121448, last renewed Aug 11, 2025.

Questions about 79 West 127 Street

Who owns 79 West 127 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 79 W 127 Mlb LLC.

Does 79 West 127 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 79 West 127 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 79 West 127 Street built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 79 West 127 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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