179 Essex Street
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 42 recorded HPD violations, above the Lower East Side average of 17.7.
Is 179 Essex Street rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
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How 179 Essex Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 613 buildings in this neighborhood, 43 have a higher predicted risk.
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What's in the 179 Essex Street report
| Total units | 6 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 4 |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Gross area | 3,972 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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179 Essex Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2026 | A | Original | §27-2104(B) Hmc 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 | Nov Sent Out |
| 03/21/2026 | A | Original | §27-2104(B) Hmc 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 | Nov Sent Out |
| 03/21/2026 | A | Original | § 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 Missing At Public Hall, 1St Story | Nov Sent Out |
| 09/15/2023 | B | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... 20 Sq Ft At The Ceiling In The Kitchen Located At Apt 6, 6Th Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation |
| 01/28/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2045 Adm Code Repair Or Replace The Smoke Detector Defective In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 1, 2Nd Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Violation Dismissed |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | 2D |
| 03/19/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 02/06/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 10/29/2025 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 09/17/2025 | General – Janitor/Super | Non Emergency | Close | 2 |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 04/20/2026 | Food Poisoning | 1 Or 2 | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 04/20/2026 | Food Poisoning | 1 Or 2 | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 03/19/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 02/07/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2025 | 1686919 | Closed | 58 | 02/07/2025 |
| 01/16/2025 | 1686678 | Closed | 58 | 01/28/2025 |
| 09/04/2024 | 1676784 | Closed | 59 | 09/10/2024 |
| 09/04/2024 | 1676785 | Closed | 59 | 09/10/2024 |
| 08/27/2024 | 1676163 | Closed | 59 | 09/03/2024 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2023 | 39095817M | Active | At The Time Of Inspection I Observed In The Basement Over Fused Main Disconnect Electrical Service Switches. 3 Apartments Are Using # 12Awg Wires Fused At 50, 60, And, 100Amps, Comply With Ec | $4,000 |
| 03/23/2020 | 39020234Y | Resolve | Failure To Comply With An Order Of The Commissioner. Failed To Correct And Certify Summons #35460782Z, Comply With Commissioner'S Order; Comply With Ec Code | $0 |
| 01/15/2020 | 35460782Z | Resolve | Unapproved,Unsafe,Unsuitable Electrical Equipment Appratus Materials,Devices,Appliances Or Wiring In Use.In The Basement Circuit Breaker Panels Missing Knock Out Seals.Up In Apartment #6 There Is On Outlet Rece | $0 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
|---|
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/14/2010 | $2,500,000 | S9 | Lower East Side |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/16/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 01/05/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/13/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 02/02/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | Compliance | Passed |
| 12/10/2025 | Initial | Failed For Other Reason |
| 06/06/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 12/09/2024 | Initial | Passed |
| 06/12/2024 | Initial | Passed |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2022 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 001 | To Propose Plumbing Work For Existing Restaurant At Cellar And 001 Floor In Conjunction With General Construction Job #M00642544 As Per Plan Filed Herewith. | Signed-Off | 02/05/2022 |
| 01/06/2022 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 001 | To Propose Interior Renovation Of Existing Restaurant At Cellar And 001 Floor With General Construction Work As Per Plan Filed Herewith. | Signed-Off | 01/06/2022 |
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