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70 University Place

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00568-0020Map

Owner of record: University Stone LLC

70 University Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is University Stone LLC. HPD has recorded 84 housing violations here, most recently on January 9, 2024. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
84
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
76

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 9, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 22% of the building's 9 apartments
Down from 3 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 84

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall. in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective metal door frame at fire door at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at notyh wall, south wall,and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures hot water temp. 98 degress in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room

    Jul 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective painted sprinkler head (1) at riser at ceiling at in the foyer located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall. in the 5th room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar joint at building facade 2nd story , 2nd story

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling, the north wall, and the east wall in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north and east wall in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble floor tile at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit 1st door from south at west wall leading to west section of building at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at 1st door from south at west wall leading to west section of building at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit entrance door at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective moulding at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective baseboard at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to comply w/commish order.dob violation#021822feu10203bs issued on 2/18/22 required the immediate evaluation of the entire bldg by a nyspe & rprs undr prmt @front facade,aprt#2&6(@minimum) w/filing by 4/25/22 &wrk strt undr prmt by 5/9/22.no filing or prmt as 6/28/22 comply w/dob violation#021822feu10203bs (control#357379)

    Jun 28, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm due to adjcent excavation-bldg damaged by adjacent excavation & underpermitted underpinning on/about 02/18/2022. multiple step cracks in exp1(front)wall @ exp2(south)end. multiple cracks in exp2 wall remedy:nyspe struct ne'r to immed eval entire bldg. immed install crack monitors per pe. obtain permits start work by 04/11/2022

    Feb 18, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm-front facade in a state of disrepair w/deteriorated stone sills, crackes, cracked stone lintels w/step crackes & rusting cornice. apt2 in a state of disrepair w/cracks in walls & ceiling & signs of water damage. apt6 in a state of disrepair. no access to apt3 during insp remedy:nys pe struct eng'r to immed eval entire bldg

    Feb 18, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work-bldg damaged by adjacent excavation & underpermitted underpinning at 64-68 university pl. front wall has step cracks at window openings on exp2(south)end of every stone. front setback separating from front wall at exp 1/2(southwest) corner. remedy:immed install a sidewalk shed along entired front to safeguard public

    Feb 18, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 14, 2000

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Apr 30, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jan 27, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed chimney ( exp. 2, rear) that leads to apt 9, does not have the required chimney cap allowing material from outside to come into unit occupied wi

    Jul 14, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At front of building, at 2nd floor, window at left side not plumb with gaps at sides causing wind and water penetration., repair and/or replace

    Mar 24, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the front entrance vestibule the ceiling is leaking at time of inspection, repair and/or replace; repair/replace defective area

    Feb 7, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate,form,application etc containing a material false statements. noted: the owner/representative made false certiifcations on sec#36 of pwi on app#140650338 which was filed on 6-8-17 by check

    Oct 26, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 17, 2023 · Apt ENTRAN

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 14, 2023 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 13, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 9

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
9
Building area
7,477 ft²
Lot area
2,120 ft²
Zoning
C1-7
Community board
102
Council district
2
Block / lot
568 / 20
Assessed value
$3,107,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #106158, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.

Questions about 70 University Place

Who owns 70 University Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is University Stone LLC.

Does 70 University Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 84 housing violations at this property.

Is 70 University Place rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 22% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 70 University Place built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 70 University Place?

It has 9 residential units and 10 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.