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20 West 70 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01122-0043Map

Owner of record: 20 West 70th Street

20 West 70 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1892 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 20 West 70th Street. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on March 1, 2018. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
30

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 1, 2018

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 20% of the building's 10 apartments

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 · 53

  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at basement at public hall

    Mar 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling throughout at cellar

    Mar 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at basement at public hall

    Mar 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement surface north retaining wall front areaway

    Feb 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone fascia above all three story balcony windows at building front exterior wall

    Feb 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone cornice above 3rd story east and center windows at building front exterior wall

    Feb 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at bsmt-apt 2, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at bsmt-apt 2, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 16, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Sep 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story

    Sep 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box improper sign at vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jul 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2017

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2017

    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

    Jul 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 23, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide metal pan for 3rd and 6th marble tread broken at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective 3rd and 6th marble tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2017

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2017

    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

    Jun 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range

    Jun 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.

    Aug 17, 1999

    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 frame missing.

    Aug 17, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Aug 17, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete cap top north retaining wall front areaway er1 , exterior of building

    Feb 18, 1997 · Apt OP

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective brown stone cornices above 3 sty east & center windows front exterior wall bldg er1

    Feb 18, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement surface north retaining wall front areaway er1

    Feb 18, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brown stone fascia above all three 3 sty bay windows front exterior wall bldg er1

    Feb 18, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective slate stone loose & unkeyed base of west lotline wall front areaway er1

    Feb 18, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #140222747 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit

    Sep 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 1, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 8, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Place of assembly contrary to approved construction documents #110426227. noted: layout of seating is not as per plans,having an adult establishment.no capacity signs on both covers,layout of rooms 1 flr.rmdy:

    Oct 3, 2013

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 16, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 16, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 20, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 7

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 10, 2017 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C5)
Year built
1892
Floors
4
Residential units
10
Building area
6,492 ft²
Lot area
2,008 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1122 / 43
Assessed value
$2,279,250
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #116111, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 20 West 70 Street

Who owns 20 West 70 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 20 West 70th Street.

Does 20 West 70 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 20 West 70 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 20 West 70 Street built?

City records list 1892 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 20 West 70 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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