Turtle Bay, Manhattan

279 East 44th Street

A 240-unit high-rise built in 1964 in Turtle Bay, Manhattan. We've seen 24 listings here since February 2026, with a one-bedroom asking a median of $5,450.
  • Built 1964
  • 240 units
  • Rent-stabilized units on record
  • Updated September 2026
1 bedroom ask
$5,450
median
Listings seen
24
since Feb 2026
Stabilized units
46
79 in 2007
HPD violations
2
last 12 months
Asking rents

What apartments at 279 East 44th Street ask

Median asking rent by size across 24 listings seen between February 2026 and September 2026. From public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Asking rents, not signed leases.

  • Studio$3,750$3,7501 listing
  • 1 bedroom$5,450$5,4501 listing
  • 2 bedrooms$5,225$4,800 to $5,60010 listings
  • 3+ bedrooms$7,725$6,500 to $11,20012 listings
Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units on record

Unit counts from NYC tax records, via JustFix's Who Owns What.

Latest

46

In 2007

79

Units

240

This means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized or carries a legal rent. Always check a unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.

Building conditions

2 HPD violations in the last 12 months

Housing code violations issued by NYC HPD, by class. Data as of September 17, 2026.

Class C

0

Immediately hazardous

Class B

0

Hazardous

Class A

1

Non-hazardous

7 open violations · 0 complaints in 12 months · 0 eviction filings in 12 months

Ownership

Who owns the building

From NYC HPD registration records, via JustFix's Who Owns What. Company names only.

Owner
Olympia House Delaware LP
Portfolio
4 buildings · 270 units
Features

What listings here mention

Building features that most listings at this address report.

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FAQs

Common questions

Is 279 East 44th Street rent-stabilized?
NYC tax records list 46 rent-stabilized units at 279 East 44th Street (79 in 2007). That means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized. Confirm a specific unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.
How much is rent at 279 East 44th Street?
Across 24 public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others between February 2026 and September 2026, median asking rents were $3,750 for a studio, $5,450 for a one-bedroom, $5,225 for a two-bedroom, $7,725 for three or more bedrooms. These are asking rents from listings, not signed leases.
Who owns 279 East 44th Street?
NYC HPD registration records link 279 East 44th Street to Olympia House Delaware LP, which is associated with 4 buildings and 270 units in NYC. Ownership data comes from JustFix's Who Owns What.
How many HPD violations does 279 East 44th Street have?
HPD issued 2 violations at 279 East 44th Street in the last 12 months, and 7 are currently open. Data as of September 17, 2026.