149-05 79 Avenue
Queens, NY 11367BBL 4-06690-0016Map
Owner of record: 149-05 Owners Corp
149-05 79 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1955 in Queens, 11367. It has 180 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 149-05 Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 97 housing violations here, most recently on October 27, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 97
- DOB violations
- 63
- ECB violations
- 29
- HPD complaints
- 233
Available now in this building
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 · 97
- 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
Oct 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall and east wall (labeled 2nd floor) at public hall, 1st story, section ''a'', at west
Jun 29, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door (labeled as 7th floor) at compactor closet, 6th story, section at west
Jan 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set and hinges (labeled as 7th floor) at compactor closet, 6th story, section at west
Jan 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose lock set at fire door at east wall leading to stair b (labeled as 7th floor) at public hall, 6th story, section at west
Jan 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose lock set at fire door at west wall leading to stair a (labeled as 7th floor) at public hall, 6th story, section at west
Jan 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at compactor closet at public hall, 4th story
Oct 31, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor closet at public hall, 4th story
Oct 31, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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 427, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 427
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 63
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 29
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building facade and appurtenances. note:at time ofinspection observed at 1)south elevation,exposure#1;inadequate ac unitsupport on 2nd fl. (i)object stored on fire escape on 5th fl. 2)north
Aug 18, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Oct 21, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
03x10,39y02,59y02,56y02,56y13,16#11. 03x10-emergency phone not working16##-replace worn heatch door pivots on numerous floors.
Aug 7, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.10.9 tiebacks shall be installed perpendicular to the face of the bldg or opposing angle tiebacks shall be installed. single tieback installed at an angle are prohibited. noted: suspended scaffolding
Aug 1, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
77b11,03x10,41t07. 77b11-replace to guard to 21" as per apendix k-3. 03x10-emergency phone in elevator phone in elevator elevator not working.
Aug 29, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
39y02,56y02,56y13,03x10,77b11,21d06. 03x10-emergency phone in elevatornot working. 77b11-replace toe guard to 21" as per appendix k3. 21d06-keeper on basement door unsecured.
Aug 29, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
42n10-remove by passed fuse from controller. 77b11-replace toe guard to 21 as per appendix k3. 21d06-unsecured keeper on lobby door. 03x10-emergency phone not working in elevator.
Aug 29, 2011
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83x10.(83-x-10)elevator out of service repair/restore to service. rule rs 18 11-02
Aug 22, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
66z02/66z13/41a10 41-properly secure carbon contacts, remove tie wrapsholding these contacts together.
Aug 16, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08a01,51b07,38q03,16a10,21l10,58e10.51b07-spin outs,38q03,missing covers,16a10-top floor door damaged by the keeper,keeper missing & screw. 21l0-basement lock causes problems,stalling elevator in the basement.
Jul 18, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2026 · Apt 427
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2026 · Apt 427
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2026 · Apt 427
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 427
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 220
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 220
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 220
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 635
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | $261,820 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $245,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $235,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1955
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 180
- Building area
- 185,406 ft²
- Lot area
- 61,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 408
- Council district
- 24
- Block / lot
- 6690 / 16
- Assessed value
- $6,982,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #401497, last renewed Sep 14, 2026.
Questions about 149-05 79 Avenue
Who owns 149-05 79 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 149-05 Owners Corp.
Does 149-05 79 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 97 housing violations at this property.
Is 149-05 79 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 2% of its 180 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 149-05 79 Avenue built?
City records list 1955 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 149-05 79 Avenue?
It has 180 residential units and 182 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.