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79 Post Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10034BBL 1-02218-0013Map

Owner of record: NYC Housing Preservation And Development

79 Post Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1940 in Manhattan, 10034. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Preservation And Development. HPD has recorded 451 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
451
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
17 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 15, 2023

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 · 451

  • 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.

    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 1, 2021

    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
  • 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

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 300 watts requiered. at front areaway

    Jul 1, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar.

    Aug 19, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Aug 19, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes exterior window frame all stys south side.

    Aug 19, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass skylight dumbwaiter roof east section.

    Aug 19, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile midlanding 2 sty to 3 sty public stair.

    Aug 19, 1998

    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.

    Aug 19, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot 3 & 4 sty front fire escape.

    Aug 19, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect fire retardant material collapsing & metal lath & wire mesh corroded ceiling 1 sty public hall vestibule er1

    May 17, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 1 sty south apt 3 located at apt 3

    May 17, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty south apt 3 east room located at apt 3

    May 17, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating ceiling 1 sty south apt 3 east room located at apt 3

    May 17, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall near west wall 1 sty south apt 3 bathroom located at apt 3

    May 17, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 1 sty south atp 3 bathroom

    May 17, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing marble saddle entrance door to bathroom 1 sty south apt 3 located at apt 3

    May 17, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches & mice 1 sty south atp 3 thru out

    May 17, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall near floor 1 sty south apt 3 kitchen located at apt 3

    May 17, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant cement ceiling vestibule to 1 sty public hall

    May 9, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles west wall 1 sty south apt 3 bathroom , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window sashes & frames 1 sty south apt 3 thru out , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 1 sty south apt 3 , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock door 1 sty south apt 3 entrance , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar joint around bathtub 1 sty south apt 3 bathroom , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty south apt 3 center & bathrooms , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling 1 sty south apt 3 center east b athrooms & foyer , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector 1 sty south apt 3 missing de la cruz , section '' ''

    Apr 19, 1995 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at kitchen and bathroom 1 sty northeast apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jan 8, 1994 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective window frame rotten and broken 5 sty northeast apt 51 bathroom window er1 unsafe window guard system. , section '' ''

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall behind base cabinet beneath kitchen sink 5 sty northeast apt 51. , section '' ''

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective frame rotten and broken 5 sty northeast apt 51 kitchen window er1 unsecure window guard. , section '' ''

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective frame rotten and broken 5 sty northeast apt 51 1 room east of kitchen east window er1 unsecure window guard. , section '' ''

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective frame rotten and broken 5 sty northeast apt 51 1 room east of kitchen center window er1 unsecure window guard. , section '' ''

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective frame rotten and broken 5 sty northeast apt 51 1 room east of kitchen west window er1 unsecure window guard. , section '' ''

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing marble saddle at door to bathroom 5 sty northeast apt 51. , section '' ''

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling west wall all baseboards interior of door casement mouldings at entrance 5 sty northeast apt 51 west private hall er1 1383608. , section '' ''

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint radiator both sashes and frame of center window frames of east and west windows 5 sty northeast apt 51 1 room east of kitchen er1 1383608. , section '' ''

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint steam riser ceiling all walls and both sides of door 5 sty northeast apt 51 bathroom er1 1383608. , section '' ''

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint radiator both sashes and frame of south window and both sashes frame window board of north window 5 sty northeast apt 51 east room er1 1383607. , section '' ''

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling all walls in closet exterior of door to closet east private hall 5 sty northeast apt 51 er1 ms fernandez 3042731 10383607. , section '' ''

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble trade 3 from intermediate landing 5 sty bulkhead stairs.

    Oct 23, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and latch assembly at entrance door to 5 sty northeast apt 51. , section '' ''

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing window glass lower sash 1 sty public hall stair er1.

    Oct 23, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north and east walls kitchen 5 sty northeast apt 51 er1. located at apt 51

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and east wall bathroom 5 sty northeast apt 51 er1. located at apt 51

    Oct 23, 1993 · Apt 51

    Open — Defect letter issued

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Provide approximately 50 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exposure 1 (post avenue) and 20 linear feet at exposure 4 (open space between building #79 & 77) to protect pedestrians

    Oct 16, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    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

    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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. multiple defects noted on bldg facade exp. #1 including decorative terracotta pots at roof elevation heavily cracked and in some areas complete sections of t

    Oct 16, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building defect is section of ceiling approximatelely 10 square feet has fallen at public hall vestibule 1st floor.ceiling made cement metal lath & wire mesh.remedy make all necessary repair

    May 31, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C1)
Year built
1940
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
14,490 ft²
Lot area
4,200 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2218 / 13
Assessed value
$795,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #107854, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.

Questions about 79 Post Avenue

Who owns 79 Post Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Preservation And Development.

Does 79 Post Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 451 housing violations at this property.

Is 79 Post Avenue 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 79 Post Avenue built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 79 Post Avenue?

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.