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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

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 74

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass at building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at vestibule

    Jul 23, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden intermediate at public hall stairs , 2nd story

    Jan 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 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 21, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing knob at building front entrance door

    Aug 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 4, 2022

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 4, 2022

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 12, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 22, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of gabbage and household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 7, 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 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

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

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.