# 79 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

BBL 1006190077 · Block 619 · Lot 77 · BIN 1011169  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/79-christopher-street-1006190077  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

79 Christopher Street (Manhattan, NY 10014; tax lot BBL 1006190077) is an one-family home (building class A4: one-family city residence), built around 1868, on a 1,387 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as DEWITZ, MATTHEW CLEMENT; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated February 1, 2021 lists a price of $4,537,500. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $6,935,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were five 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “79 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014 (BBL 1006190077)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/79-christopher-street-1006190077. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 5 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: DEWITZ, MATTHEW CLEMENT
- Building class: A4 – One-family city residence
- Year built: 1868
- Floors: 3
- Units: 1 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 1,387 sq ft · Building area: 2,144 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $6,935,000, assessed value $416,100, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2021-02-01 from BANNER, NICHOLAS ROBERT to DEWITZ, MATTHEW CLEMENT, stated price $4,537,500. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2015-05-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2015-05-08 from KOTTKE, JASON; HOURIHAN, MEGHAN to BANNER, NICHOLAS ROBERT, stated price $4,600,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2007-06-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2007-06-13 from ST. JOHNS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH; THE GERMAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN ST. JOHNS CHURCH to HOURIHAN, MEGHAN; KOTTKE, JASON, stated price $2,885,000. | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01431780-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-05-04 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01267537-S2 (Alteration CO): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-05-04 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01267537-S3 (Alteration CO): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-04-30 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01267537-S1 (Alteration CO): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-09-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01267537-I1 (Alteration CO): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-09-29 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01267537-S3: Mechanical Systems — THE MECHANICAL SCOPE INCLUDES INSTALLING A CENTRAL HEAT PUMP AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, REMOTE HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER, KITCHEN EXHAUST AND MAKE-UP AIR SYSTEM, AN…. Issued 2026-09-29, expires 2027-01-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-09-21 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01267537-S2: Plumbing — Installation of New plumbing fixtures and piping as shown on plans. No change to use, occupancy, or egress.. Issued 2026-09-21, expires 2027-05-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-08-07 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01267537-I1: General Construction — Renovation of existing townhouse including new penthouse structure on the roof with energy compliant envelope, interior and exterior lighting, and new windows …. Issued 2026-08-07, expires 2027-01-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-08-06 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01267537-S1: Structural — STRUCTURAL WORK AT THE SUBJECT PREMISES AS PROPOSED AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH. NO CHANGES OF USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. Issued 2026-08-06, expires 2027-01-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-07-20 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01431780-I1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTE…. Issued 2026-07-20, expires 2026-10-18. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-07-20 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01431780-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTE…. Issued 2026-07-20, expires 2027-07-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-07-20 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01431780-I1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTE…. Issued 2026-07-20, expires 2027-07-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-07-20 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01431780-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTE…. Issued 2026-07-20, expires 2026-10-18. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-10-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01286129-I1: General Construction — CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY PENTHOUSE MOCK-UP STRUCTURE ON EXISTING BUILDING ROOF FOR NYC LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION REVIEW. ARCHITECTURAL WORK AS PER PLA…. Issued 2025-10-24, expires 2026-02-07. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2009-02-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 110188074: Alteration. Issued 2009-02-10, expires 2010-02-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-02-02 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 110147029: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2009-02-02, expires 2010-02-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-01-10 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 110147029: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2009-01-10, expires 2010-01-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-01-10 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 110147029: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2009-01-10, expires 2010-01-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-12-11 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 110370740: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2008-12-11, expires 2009-12-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-10-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 110370740: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2008-10-22, expires 2009-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 23. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1006190077/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

No records found.

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-02 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Jackhammer. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – No Water (WNW). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – No Water (WNW). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as DEWITZ, MATTHEW CLEMENT. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2021-02-01 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2021-02-01). | 636b-3b5g |

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