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542 East 79th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

4
DOB Complaints
16
311 Housing Calls
11
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 542 East 79th Street

542 East 79th Street is a 113-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1913, currently owned by Laura Ferraro. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent complaints in 2025 including an open radiator paint/plaster issue and recent concerns about steam pipe/riser and heat/hot water problems, though some of these have been addressed or closed.

Notable violations from 2024 include lead paint hazards and pest infestation issues in apartment 5R, along with multiple paint/plaster problems affecting windows, doors, and walls. The building's history shows persistent challenges with moisture-related issues, including mold problems documented in 2022 and 2024, and two indoor air quality complaints regarding ventilation and chemical odors in early 2025. The property has been subject to several significant oversight actions, including a 2023 facade unsafe notification (LL11/98) and multiple DOB violations related to swarm conditions and failure to submit required reports.

Although the building has shown consistent compliance in rodent inspections, passing all inspections from 2011 to 2019, there are recent active violations as of 2024 regarding failed to submit EER documentation. The building's record shows a pattern of maintenance issues primarily affecting building systems and environmental conditions, particularly in the last three years, with most recent problems focusing on heating/hot water systems and surface maintenance. While prior pest issues (including a documented infestation in 2020) have been resolved, recent service requests suggest ongoing challenges with water-related infrastructure and interior surfaces.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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542 East 79th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 113
Year built 1913
Total area 54792 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
11
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
16
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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542 East 79th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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542 East 79th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 542 East 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
2025-04-292025-04-29Paint/plaster-RadiatorNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-04-042025-04-12Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-092025-04-12Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-092025-04-12Plumbing-Steam Pipe/riserImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-022024-03-22Paint/plaster-Door/frameNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 542 East 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
2024-08-28CCloseNone5R§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5R, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-08-28ACloseNone5R§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5R, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-08-28ACloseNone5R§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5R, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-08-28CCloseNone5R§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5R, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-08-28BCloseNone5RHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF VERMIN FLIES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5R, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 542 East 79th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-29 03:44PAINT/PLASTERRADIATOROpenHPD
2025-04-09 10:37PLUMBINGSTEAM PIPE/RISERClosedHPD
2025-04-09 10:37HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-04-04 14:29PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-03-31 13:52Indoor Air QualityChemical Vapors/Gases/OdorsClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 542 East 79th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16313612023-03-14ACTIVEFaçade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification2023-03-16Ll11 Unsafe – Initiated (2023-04-05)
16294812023-02-18CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2023-02-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-02-20)
16145652022-07-22CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2022-07-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-07-23)
15260762019-10-30CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2019-11-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-11-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 542 East 79th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-06-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2023)
2023-11-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS
2023-02-17V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDCYCLE 9B UNSAFE REPORT FILEDCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-12-19
2021-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 IN 2020PD INV623678752022-08-17
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 542 East 79th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 542 East 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
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-130002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-020002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-231102019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 542 East 79th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2019-11-13InitialPassed
2018-12-11InitialPassed
2018-04-23InitialPassed
2017-10-18InitialPassed
2017-04-10InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 542 East 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 542 East 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 542 East 79th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 542 East 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 542 East 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 542 East 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 542 East 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 542 East 79th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 542 East 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 542 East 79th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 542 East 79th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 542 East 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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