1661 79 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06259-0052Map
Owner of record: Vare, LLC
1661 79 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Vare, LLC. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 74
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 99
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 74
- ANon-hazardous
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.
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at building entrance door , 1st story
Aug 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at building entrance door , 1st story
Aug 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at vestibule
Jul 23, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlock at bulkhead door to roof. at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 3rd story
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door. at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 3rd story
Apr 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding h0t water exeeds the maximum allowable operating temperature of 130f at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding h0t water exeeds the maximum allowable operating temperature of 130f at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 10 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the closet approx 10 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and south walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden intermediate at public hall stairs , 2nd story
Jan 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at building front entrance door
Aug 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Aug 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jul 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd story balcony stack at west exterior wall at fire escape
Jul 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on 3rd story balcony stack at west exterior wall at fire escape
Jul 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Nov 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of gabbage and household items at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 7, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - 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 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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner at time of insp observed concrete pad at side yard of premises exp#2 w/ some settlement creating a gap between concrete pad & exterior foundation wall and small
Jul 7, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc1008.1.8; 27-371(j) at time of insp observed at gate at side yard exp 2 the use of illegal hardware in the form o
Jul 7, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit: work noted: in basement 2 rooms makeshift sheetrockwalls noted: front & interior to boiler room in back & noted: basementexterior entry from side area wall shared steps leading to basement
Jul 6, 2009 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt ALL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 4
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Signage missing
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 10, 2022 · Apt ALL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 6, 2021 · Apt APT5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,175 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 6259 / 52
- Assessed value
- $532,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #339209, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.
Questions about 1661 79 Street
Who owns 1661 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vare, LLC.
Does 1661 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.
Is 1661 79 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1661 79 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1661 79 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.