# 79 Washington Square E, Manhattan, NY 10003

BBL 1005460001 · Block 546 · Lot 1 · BIN 1076069  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/79-washington-square-e-1005460001  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 80 Washington Sq E; 45 W 4 St; 77 Washington Sq E; 80 Washington Sq; 78-80 Washington Sq E; 77 Washington Squa

## Summary

79 Washington Square E (Manhattan, NY 10003; tax lot BBL 1005460001) is a 93-unit hotel (building class H8: hotel (subtype H8)), built around 1900, on a 11,242 sq ft lot zoned R7-2. City tax records list the owner as NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $8,383,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows nine DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, two open HPD violations and 11 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 20 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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 Washington Square E, Manhattan, NY 10003 (BBL 1005460001)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/79-washington-square-e-1005460001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 9 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 2 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 11 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
- Building class: H8 – Hotel (subtype H8)
- Year built: 1900
- Floors: 7
- Units: 93 residential / 95 total
- Lot area: 11,242 sq ft · Building area: 38,899 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-2
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-10-31

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $8,383,000, assessed value $3,772,350, tax class 4
- 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.

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01401668-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-11-25 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00814608-S5 (Alteration CO): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-04-10 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00814608-I1 (Alteration CO): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-04-26 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 141023372 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING BUILDERS PAVEMENT PLAN PER PLANS HEREWITH IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT1 M00814608 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-01-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120580148 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING HEREWITH IS THE ADDITION/MODIFICATION OF EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2004-06-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103801450 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION FILED FOR REPLACEMENET OF EX ISTING COOLING TOWER WITH - 1 W 160 TON EVAPORATIVE COOLER, 1 NEW 60 T ON EVAPORATIVE COOLER AND HEAT PUMP U ADE AS INDICATED ON PLANS SUBMITTED HERE WITH. NO… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-08-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103539137 (PA – Place of assembly): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-06-28 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103170015 (PA – Place of assembly): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1996-05-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101295563 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL SHED 170' DURING FAADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUP ANY. SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-09-11 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01401668-I1: Mechanical Systems — INSTALL NEW SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS FILING.. Issued 2026-09-11, expires 2027-08-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-12-24 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00814608-I1: General Construction — Application filed for change in use and occupancy from dormitory apts on 2nd thru 7th fl to NYU administrative use building and interior renovations of cell & …. Issued 2025-12-24, expires 2026-12-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-07-07 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01245954-I1: Mechanical Systems — INSTALL NEW SPLIT HEAT PUMP CONDENSERS. THE AIR HANDLERS INSTALLED AT 28 WASHINGTON PLACE AND FILED UNDER M01245920. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UND…. Issued 2025-07-07, expires 2025-07-22. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-06-23 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00814608-I1: General Construction — Application filed for change in use and occupancy from dormitory apts on 2nd thru 7th fl to NYU administrative use building and interior renovations of cell & …. Issued 2025-06-23, expires 2026-06-23. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-06-23 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00814608-S3: Structural — SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION FILED FOR INITERIOR STRUCTURAL WORK AS PER PLANS. NEW STAIR, JOIST, BRICK REPOINTING, CONCRETE STEEL, VAULT REPAIR WORK. Issued 2025-06-23, expires 2026-01-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-03-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00814608-S2: Sprinklers — SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION FILED FOR MODIFICATION OF PLUMBING SYSTEM AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER PLAN. THERE IS NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY FILED UNDER T…. Issued 2025-03-26, expires 2025-04-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-03-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00814608-S2: Plumbing — SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION FILED FOR MODIFICATION OF PLUMBING SYSTEM AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER PLAN. THERE IS NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY FILED UNDER T…. Issued 2025-03-26, expires 2025-04-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-01-07 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00814608-S5: Standpipe — SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION FILED FOR MODIFICATION OF STANDPIPE SYSTEM FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRE HOSE CABINETS.. Issued 2025-01-07, expires 2025-04-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-12-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00814608-S2: Plumbing — SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION FILED FOR MODIFICATION OF PLUMBING SYSTEM AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER PLAN. THERE IS NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY FILED UNDER T…. Issued 2024-12-17, expires 2025-06-03. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-12-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00814608-S2: Sprinklers — SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION FILED FOR MODIFICATION OF PLUMBING SYSTEM AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER PLAN. THERE IS NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY FILED UNDER T…. Issued 2024-12-17, expires 2025-06-03. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-12-13 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00790312-I1: Sprinklers — MODIFICATIONS TO PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER PLANS. REMOVAL OF PLUMBING FIXTURES. Issued 2024-12-13, expires 2025-04-17. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 93. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1005460001/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED): 1P33671. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-05-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-17 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED, PROPERLY CALIBRATED, OR ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. Unpaid balance $200. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-01 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: HAND WASH FACILITY NOT PROVIDED WITH SOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. Unpaid balance $300. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-01 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH COMMISSARY OR APPROVED FACILITY. Unpaid balance $300. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-04 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS. Unpaid balance $950. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-02-02 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: COLD TCS FOOD NOT HELD AT 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR BELOW. Unpaid balance $250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-02-02 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: FOOD DISPENSING UTENSIL NOT PROPERLY STORED BETWEEN USE. Unpaid balance $200. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-02-02 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: HAND WASH FACILITY NOT PROVIDED WITH POTABLE RUNNING WATER. Unpaid balance $300. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-20 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: OPERATING A MFVU UNIT WITHOUT A PERMIT IN ANY PUBLIC SPACE. Unpaid balance $1,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-20 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: VENDING IN BUS STOP, SIDEWALK NEXT TO A HOSPITAL OR HEALTH FACILITY. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-20 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: VENDING IN BUS STOP, SIDEWALK NEXT TO A HOSPITAL OR HEALTH FACILITY. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-08-28 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF. Unpaid balance $1,950. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-29 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-08-17 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-11 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY AREA. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-01 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-23 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: COLD TCS FOOD NOT HELD AT 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR BELOW. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-23 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: HOT TCS FOOD NOT HELD AT OR ABOVE 140 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-23 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: ITEMS NOT IN OR UNDER CART EXCEPT WASTE CONTAINER. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-23 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH COMMISSARY OR APPROVED FACILITY. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-23 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: PUSHCART TOUCHING OR LEANING AGAINST BUILDING. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1I): Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Paint/Plaster – Wall. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Condition – Blocked - Construction. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: PAINT/PLASTER – WALL. | erm2-nwe9 |

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## 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 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2024-09-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Thomas Ching. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-09-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Linda Chiarelli, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-09-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer David Alonso, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-09-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Thomas Ching (NEW YORK UNIVERSITY), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-09-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (NEW YORK UNIVERSITY), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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