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Predominantly retail with other uses
154 EAST 79 STREET
MANHATTAN · Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill · BIN 1043255
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1931Year Built
4Stories
K4Building Class
R10AZoning
5,490 sfGross Floor Area
5Units
Rent Stabilized43 Open Violations 42 unresolved · 1 paperwork only ▸
Predominantly retail with other uses · Owner of record: W 79TH STREET OWNER LLC · 1,360 sf lot · 4.04 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralMechanicalEquipmentGeneral
Permit Issued — active, not yet Signed-off
Roof1p · 2 filings · 14 docs
Penthouse2p · 2 filings · 7 docs
Floor 4Under Construction2 filings · 4 docs
Floor 3Under Construction1p · 3 filings · 9 docs
Floor 2Under Construction2 filings · 4 docs
Floor 1Under Construction1p · 4 filings · 18 docs
CellarUnder Construction3p · 3 filings · 16 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
W 79TH STREET OWNER LLC203/22/2026
156-152 EAST 79 LLC/CO HF103/22/2026
LEX JAY REALTY403/21/2026
CANDLE CAFE 79103/21/2026
LAX JAY REALTY103/21/2026
▾Sales History (ACRIS)
DatePriceUnitSeller → Buyer$/sf
02/28/2020$18.6M—— → —$3,397/sf building
04/13/2018$12.8M—LEX JAY REALTY CORP. → EAST 79TH STREET DEVELOPMENT LLC$2,322/sf building
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
PAUL G. JONES, P.E.108/21/2026
ANCORA ENGINEERING, PLLC307/28/2026
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
EXPEDITE DEM203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
VOLK INDUSTRIAL SERVICESGeneral Contractor409/29/2026
CONSOLIDATED SCAFFOLDINGGeneral Contractor209/01/2026
DENNIS KARAGOUNISElectrical103/21/2026
RUDY WINKLERElectrical103/21/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
ANCORA ENGINEERING, PLLC6818102/26/2026
Building Lifecycle
All (67)Filed (4)Permit Issued (6)Violation (54)Objection (2)Special Inspection (1)
09/28/2026
Permit issued — General Construction
M01430521-I1-GC
09/14/2026
Permit issued — Full Demolition
M01356952-I1-FD
08/31/2026
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01446132-I1-SF
08/31/2026
Permit issued — Supported Scaffold
M01446132-I1-SH
08/21/2026
Filed — Alteration
INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND MEDIUM DUTY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS DURING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED & PIPE SCAFFOLD TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYC BUILDING CODE OF 2022.
M01446132-I1
07/29/2026
Permit issued — Construction Fence
M01356952-S2-FN
07/28/2026
Filed — Full Demolition
full demolition of four story structure, by hand held equipment only.
M01356952-S2
07/28/2026
Permit issued — Protection and Mechanical Methods
M01356952-S1-PMM
06/22/2026
Filed — Full Demolition
full demolition of four story structure, by hand held equipment only.
M01356952-S1
04/29/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
04/13/2026
Violation issued (ECB, closed)
Construction
04/06/2026
Objection resolved — Resolved
03/21/2026
Objection raised — Admin
02/26/2026
Filed — Full Demolition
full demolition of four story structure, by hand held equipment only.
M01356952-I1
02/20/2026
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing Buildings
Gregory Moormann
11/17/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
I
06/04/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
11/22/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
I
09/23/2024
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
04/01/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
11/15/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
I
06/30/2023
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
06/30/2023
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
04/25/2023
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
03/15/2023
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
11/03/2022
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
04/20/2022
Violation issued (ECB, open)
Construction
02/15/2022
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
02/15/2022
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
04/01/2021
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
10/25/2019
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
05/19/2018
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
05/19/2018
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
05/19/2018
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/19/2018
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
05/19/2018
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
11/06/2017
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
10/25/2016
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
01/25/2013
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
01/25/2013
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
12/06/2011
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
12/06/2011
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
12/06/2011
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
12/06/2011
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
01/19/2007
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
01/06/2006
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
02/10/2003
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
02/10/2003
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
02/10/2003
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
02/10/2003
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
02/10/2003
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
09/10/1999
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/15/1987
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
04/15/1987
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/15/1987
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/15/1987
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/15/1987
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/15/1987
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
04/15/1987
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/15/1987
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
Latest 60 of 67 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionPermit IssuedVOLK INDUSTRIAL SERVICES09/28/2026
DOB NOWFull DemolitionPermit IssuedVOLK INDUSTRIAL SERVICES09/14/2026
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedCONSOLIDATED SCAFFOLDING08/31/2026
DOB NOWSupported ScaffoldPermit IssuedCONSOLIDATED SCAFFOLDING08/31/2026
DOB NOWConstruction FencePermit IssuedVOLK INDUSTRIAL SERVICES07/29/2026
DOB NOWProtection and Mechanical MethodsPermit IssuedVOLK INDUSTRIAL SERVICES07/28/2026
BISPLISSUEDTERMINATOR PLBG & HTG INC11/25/2011
BISOTISSUEDUNITED HAY , LLC09/30/2011
BISBLISSUEDPAT SEMENTA P & H CO INC03/30/2005
BISPLISSUEDPAT SEMENTA P & H CO INC03/30/2005
BISMHISSUEDMETROPOLITAN MECH.09/12/2003
BISFPISSUEDACTIVE FIRE CONTR. CO08/27/2003
BIS—ISSUEDL.S.SIGN CO.,INC.01/09/1997
BISPLISSUEDR&A HEATING & CONTRG CO.I09/29/1992
BISFPRE-ISSUEDACTIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER05/27/1992
BISPLISSUEDR&A HEATING & CONTRG CO.I03/03/1992
BISOTISSUEDBRIGON CONST.GROUPING02/28/1992
1 project · most recent 06/25/2026
FiledStatusContractorScope
06/25/2026Permit IssuedSOLAS ELECTRICAL CORP—
2 projects · most recent 08/21/2026
Scaffold Sidewalk Shed Fence
FiledStatusContractorScope
08/21/2026Permit IssuedCONSOLIDATED SCAFFOLDINGScaffold, Sidewalk Shed
07/28/2026Permit IssuedVOLK INDUSTRIAL SERVICESFence
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 1
DateRequirementInspectorRole
02/20/2026Structural Stability – Alterations of existing BuildingsGregory Moormannspecial
▾Documents — 34 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings1
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch1
08/22/2026M01446132-I1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits6
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION4
02/02/2017123011846Open ↗
12/30/2011120830217Open ↗
12/22/2011120830217Open ↗
Showing 3 of 4 on file for this type
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION2
11/28/2011120830217Open ↗
10/07/2011120830217Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications7
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY-CERTIFICATION3
09/30/2011120830217Open ↗
09/30/2011120830217Open ↗
02/02/2017123011846Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST1
10/07/2011120830217Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM1
09/30/2011120830217Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature1
08/22/2026M01446132-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature1
09/01/2026M01356952-I1Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment3
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1
02/02/2017123011846Open ↗
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE1
12/08/2011120830217Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1
09/30/2011120830217Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection1
▸BISST-1 Street Tree Checklist1
09/30/2011120830217Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos3
▸BISASBESTOS-CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)3
09/30/2011120830217Open ↗
09/30/2011120830217Open ↗
02/02/2017123011846Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance1
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS1
02/02/2017123011846Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs2
▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE1
02/02/2017123011846Open ↗
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS1
09/30/2011120830217Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership3
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT2
02/02/2017123011846Open ↗
09/30/2011120830217Open ↗
▸BISHIC LICENSE OR AFFIDAVIT1
10/07/2011120830217Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms4
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET1
02/02/2017123011846Open ↗
▸BISeFiling Job Application Cover Sheet1
09/30/2011120830217Open ↗
▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION1
12/30/2011120830217Open ↗
▸DOB NOWAI1 Form (from plan PDF)1
08/16/2026M01356952-I1Open ↗
▸Other Documents3
▸DOB NOWStructure Photographs3
08/13/2026M01356952-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01362932-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M01362983-I1Open ↗