112 West 79 Street
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 6 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Upper West Side average of 14.1.
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How 112 West 79 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 3016 buildings in this neighborhood, 1719 have a higher predicted risk.
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What's in the 112 West 79 Street report
| Total units | 50 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 15 |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Gross area | 99,292 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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112 West 79 Street event timeline
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2020 | A | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair The Broken Or Defective Counter Balancing Lower Sash At Window In The 1St Room From East At North Located At Apt 9A, 9Th Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Violation Closed |
| 03/05/2020 | A | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair The Broken Or Defective Counter Balancing Lower Sash At Window In The 1St Room From East At South Located At Apt 9A, 9Th Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Violation Closed |
| 03/05/2020 | B | Original | § 27-2046.1 Hmc: Repair Or Replace The Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device(S). Defective In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 9A, 9Th Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Violation Closed |
| 03/05/2020 | C | Original | § 27-2043.1 Hmc Install The Missing Or Repair/Replace The Defective Window Guard(S) In Accordance With The Specifications Of The New York City Health Code Section 24 Rcny Chapter 12. Wg To Install = 0; Wg To Replace = 0; Wg To Repair = 3; In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 9A, 9Th Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Violation Closed |
| 03/05/2020 | B | Original | § 27-2045 Adm Code Repair Or Replace The Smoke Detector Defective In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 9A, 9Th Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Violation Closed |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2026 | Rodent | Rat Sighting | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | In Progress |
| 11/24/2025 | Rodent | Condition Attracting Rodents | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | 1712536 | Closed | 23 | 12/16/2025 |
| 12/03/2025 | 1711694 | Closed | 91 | 12/29/2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | 39169297R | Resolve | Responding To Incident Occurred 12/3/25, A Worker Suffered Head Injuries After Falling Approx. 12 Ft To The Ground During Erection Of Sidewalk Shed, Worker Was Transported To The Hospital For Treatment. The Inv | $10,000 |
| 12/04/2025 | 39169298Z | Resolve | At Time Of Inspection, The Incident Occurred On 12/3/25 At Approx 4:20 Pm, The Gc Failed To Promptly Notify Dob Of The Incident. Where Worker Fell Approximately 12 Ft To The Ground During The Installation Of A | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2022 | $3,190,000 | D4 | Upper West Side (59-79) | |
| 03/04/2022 | $2,588,901 | D4 | Upper West Side (59-79) | |
| 02/28/2022 | $1,900,000 | D4 | Upper West Side (59-79) | |
| 05/10/2021 | $3,250,000 | D4 | Upper West Side (59-79) | |
| 04/09/2021 | $2,550,000 | D4 | Upper West Side (59-79) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/16/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/01/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/12/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 12/16/2021 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 12/17/2025 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 09/03/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 07/03/2024 | Initial | Passed |
| 09/11/2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 009 through 009 | General Construction Is Proposed In The Existing Unit #9B On The 9Th Floor. Subsequent Mh, Pl, And Ot Applications To Be Submitted. All Per Submitted Plans. No Changes To Use, Egress, Or Occupancy Under This Application. | Permit Issued | 03/31/2026 |
| 10/28/2025 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 001 through 014, Penthouse 015 through 015, Roof | Fisp Repairs Which Includes Repairs For Brick, Terracotta, Stone, Stucco, Metal Railings, Lintel Repairs And Retaining Wall Repairs. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. | Permit Issued | 10/28/2025 |
| 09/09/2025 | Initial Permit | Suspended Scaffold | Installation Of A Suspended Scaffold For Facade Inspection And Repair As Per Plan Submitted. No Change To Egress Or Occupancy. | Permit Issued | 09/09/2025 | |
| 09/05/2025 | Initial Permit | Sidewalk Shed | Open Space | Installation Of A Temporarily Heavy-Duty Sidewalk Shed Per Plan Submitted. Work Shall Comply With 2022 Building Codes Chapter 33. No Change In Use, Egress And/Or Occupancy With This Application. | Permit Issued | 09/05/2025 |
| 06/09/2023 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 7 through 7 | Renovation Of Apt 7B Includes Partition Work And Window Replacement. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy.. | Signed-Off | 06/09/2023 |
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