440 East 79th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

440 East 79th Street is a 16-story, 219-unit residential building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood, constructed in 1956 and currently owned by 440 East 79th Street Owners. The building has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, most notably structural and maintenance problems. As of mid-2023, there were active violations related to building safety and structural integrity, including deteriorating conditions in the basement parking garage with cracked concrete, exposed rebar, and water damage, as well as problems with the building's facade that had remained unresolved since 2020.

There have also been three active Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 related to public safety and failure to comply with previous orders, with penalties totaling $6,250. The building has a documented history of utility issues, including a heat and hot water failure in February 2024 that was temporarily resolved but potentially indicates ongoing infrastructure problems. There were several ventilation and air quality concerns reported in 2021, including chemical odors and ventilation system problems, though inspection access was not granted in one instance.

The property has experienced recurring rodent issues, with multiple inspections between 2019 and 2022 confirming rat activity, despite some inspections passing. Official documents show the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting compliance since 2019, with no reported infestations in the past five years. While the building is actively working on various repairs and improvements, the persistence of structural, safety, and maintenance violations suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.