1721 79 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06260-0079Map
Owner of record: Pei Yun Tang
1721 79 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Pei Yun Tang. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on May 9, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 53
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 32
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 53
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed at building entrance door
May 9, 2026
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.
May 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30 sq.ft at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
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 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
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 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings
Jan 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Jan 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 9, 2026
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 9, 2026
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
Jan 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west, the 2nd bathroom from north, the foyer , the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
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
Jan 9, 2026
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
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.
Nov 26, 2024
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.
Apr 8, 2024
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
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.
Nov 9, 2022
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.
Feb 22, 2022
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.
Feb 22, 2022
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.
Apr 7, 2021
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.
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 29, 2019
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 15, 2018
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.
Nov 17, 2017
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.
Nov 3, 2016
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the private hallway , the bathroom , the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at south closet in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. ceiling, south wall, east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. south wall, ceiling, north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. baseboard at south wall, 1st closet from north at east wall wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st door frame from east at south wall, ceiling, east wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 100 watts minimum required, light fixtures present
Jan 15, 2015
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash northwest room 2 sty apt 2 , section '' ''
Feb 17, 1998 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice thru out 2 sty apt 2 , section '' ''
Feb 17, 1998 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling kitchen 2 sty apt 2 , section '' ''
Feb 17, 1998 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling northeast room 2 sty apt 2 , section '' ''
Feb 17, 1998 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 2nd room from front 2 sty apt 2 , section '' ''
Feb 17, 1998 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin bathroom 2 sty apt 2 , section '' ''
Feb 17, 1998 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that of the buildings department records, noted: sheet rock partition created throughout to subdivide cellar into living space. 3 room and (bathroom with tub boiler rm. and closets).
Oct 1, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: sheet rock partition erected throughout, 4 door installed approx. 2'0"x6'6", plastering and taping in progress, rough plumbing and 5'ft tub installed, new electric meter and
Oct 1, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt FIRST
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,372 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 6260 / 79
- Assessed value
- $79,260
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #347921, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.
Questions about 1721 79 Street
Who owns 1721 79 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pei Yun Tang.
Does 1721 79 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.
Is 1721 79 Street 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 1721 79 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1721 79 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.