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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 9, 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

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 · 53

  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed at building entrance door

    May 9, 2026

    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.

    May 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO

    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 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • A

    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
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 9, 2026

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 9, 2026

    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

    Jan 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Jan 9, 2026

    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

    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.

    Nov 26, 2024

    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 8, 2024

    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

    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.

    Nov 9, 2022

    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 22, 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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    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 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 29, 2019

    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 15, 2018

    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.

    Nov 17, 2017

    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.

    Nov 3, 2016

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 100 watts minimum required, light fixtures present

    Jan 15, 2015

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.