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171 West 79th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

6
DOB Complaints
2
311 Housing Calls
1
Housing Violations
10
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 171 West 79th Street

171 West 79th Street is a 16-story, 62-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1923 located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, currently managed by 171 Tenants Corp. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three documented complaints in 2023 showing emergency situations, though these were resolved relatively quickly.

More recently, in June 2025, there is an ongoing complaint regarding bees or wasps at the property. The building has faced multiple regulatory challenges, including several active violations related to failure to file energy benchmarking reports and an external low-pressure inspection from 2019, as well as issues with door self-closing mechanisms and bedbug reporting requirements. Elevator service has been a concern, with complaints in 2020 and 2021 regarding single-device operations and no alternate service, though inspections did not always substantiate the violations.

Recent rodent inspections show some rat activity in 2024, and there have been multiple rat-related inspections, though the most recent inspection from January 2025 passed. The building's management has generally responded to violations, as seen with the April 2024 inspection resolving issues with door restrictors and the 2022-2024 bedbug reports showing no infestations. While there have been various maintenance and compliance issues over the years, including excessive debris in 2018 and safety concerns in 2019, many older violations have been addressed, and recent permits from 2018-2020 suggest ongoing maintenance and improvements to the property.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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171 West 79th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Upper West Side.

Building Characteristics

Total units 62
Year built 1923
Total area 90654 sq ft
Floors 16
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
1
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
2
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
10
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 165 West 79th St, New York, NY 10024
  • 167 West 79th St, New York, NY 10024
  • 169 West 79th St, New York, NY 10024
  • 171 West 79th St, New York, NY 10024

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171 West 79th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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171 West 79th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 171 West 79th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-12-282023-12-31Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-142023-11-16Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 171 West 79th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-12-30CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICK DOWN STOPPER AT PUBLIC HALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
2023-03-16ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-02-16ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 171 West 79th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-15 00:23Harboring Bees/WaspsBeekeeping - HoneybeesIn ProgressDOHMH
2023-12-28 15:58HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-11-14 08:59HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 171 West 79th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15949042022-03-11CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2022-03-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-03-12)
15824212021-09-21CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-12-13Oath Violation Served (2021-12-13)
15593332020-12-02CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-01-07No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-01-08)
14989182019-01-10CLOSEDCSC: Low-Rise Tracking Complaint2019-02-12Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2019-02-12)
14988192019-01-09CLOSEDCSC: Low-Rise Tracking Complaint2019-02-12Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2019-02-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 171 West 79th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2022-08-03V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2022-06-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2021-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2021-06-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2021-08-18
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 171 West 79th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 171 West 79th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-05-060002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-270002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-03-090002019-11-012020-10-31
2021-02-160002019-11-012020-10-31
2019-01-290002017-11-012018-11-30
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 171 West 79th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-29InitialPassed
2024-04-23BAITBait applied
2024-03-22ComplianceRat Activity
2024-02-16InitialRat Activity
2023-03-27InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 171 West 79th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 171 West 79th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 171 West 79th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-12-1339052710M171 TENANTS CORP C/O ELLIFOUND DOOR RESTRICTOR'S (DOOR ZONE LOCK) MOVABLE PLATE TIED BY ZIP TIE. DOOR RESTRICTOR IS NOT WORKING. CEASE USED. REMOVE ZIP TIE, REPAIR AND ADJUST. RE-INSPECTION IS REQUIRED. PHONE IN CAR IS NOT WORKING. REPRESOLVE1250.00.0
2018-03-1237009556R171 TENANTS CORPFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMM/VIO#35264252N ISSUED ON 06/28/17 AND TO FILE A COFC PURSUANT TO 28.201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01(D)(2)AN ACCEPTABLE CERTIFICATE HAS NOT YET BEEN FILED DESPITE THE RESRESOLVE400.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 171 West 79th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 171 West 79th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 171 West 79th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 171 West 79th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 171 West 79th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 171 West 79th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 171 West 79th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 171 West 79th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 171 West 79th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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