601 79 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-05972-0001Map
Owner of record: 601 79 Owners Corp
601 79 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 115 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 601 79 Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 164 housing violations here, most recently on September 22, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 164
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 327
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 164
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes construction material, paint roller tray at fire escape, 3rd story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at east at fire escape, 2nd story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at west at fire escape, 6th story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at building west at fire escape, 6th story
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt f1, 6th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt F1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt f1, 6th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt F1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [latch set] at the entrance to compactor closet, at public hall, 1st story, section ''east''
Mar 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [ hinges springs ] in the entrance located at apt d10, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''east''
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt D10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, in the kitchen located at apt d10, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''east''
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt D10
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 27
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 27, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 27, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 12, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 12, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 25, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Cease use item: inoperative zone lock restrictor class 2 items: clean pit. clean tail rope for proper inspection. adjust car phone. worn car shoes. eliminate noise from car top. shorten gov rope. seal hoist mac
Mar 19, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. at time of inspection to apt#d3 of the subject address. i observed 1 worker engaged in the renovation to the apt. the fire proof gyp board were removed from interior wall & ceiling at living rm
Jan 10, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d74m47h22d 74-covers missing on electrical boxes on top of car.
Jun 16, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Fire escape
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt C8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt A20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt F19
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt A8
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt D10
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt D10
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | $330,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $360,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 115
- Building area
- 132,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 31,030 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 5972 / 1
- Assessed value
- $5,507,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329774, last renewed Aug 21, 2026.
Questions about 601 79 Street
Who owns 601 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 601 79 Owners Corp.
Does 601 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 164 housing violations at this property.
Is 601 79 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 3% of its 115 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 601 79 Street built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 601 79 Street?
It has 115 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.