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42 West 70 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01122-0052Map

Owner of record: Creh70 LLC

42 West 70 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1892 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Creh70 LLC. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 15 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 24

  • A

    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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 2, 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 & on boiler room door.

    Oct 6, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts incandescent to the equivalent.

    Mar 16, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule basement front apt.

    Mar 16, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective burner to gas range basement front apt.

    Mar 16, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling basement front apt.

    Mar 16, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate basement front apt front window.

    Mar 16, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of chair and box at 4 sty scuttle recess.

    Jul 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of chair flower pot cabinet at 2nd to 3rd sty public hall.

    Jul 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile wall basement sty front apartment 1f bathroom at bathtub.

    Mar 29, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall tile bathroom basement front apt 1f. , section '' ''

    Apr 14, 1984 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective freezer compartment of refrigerator basement sty front apt 1f kitchen. , section '' ''

    May 11, 1983 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color basement apt 1f throughout ceilings. , section '' ''

    Mar 28, 1983 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall at bathtub basement apt 1f bathroom. , section '' ''

    Mar 28, 1983 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 10, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 10, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Permit holder failed to ensure workers attend pre-shift safety meeting prior to commencement of work. at time of inspection competent person "xiang yong xu" & "tian yang" state no pre-shift meeting as performed

    Nov 25, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Inadequate pipe scaffolding. at time of inspection observed at exposure# 2/3 pipe scaffolding erected where at 2 levels missing guard rail/fall protection. also scaffolding part left on landing. planks loose un

    Nov 25, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed sws @ exp 1 with inadequate adjacent overhead protection. sws is built contrary to approved plans and does not providing the design overhead protection required for both 40 west & 44 west 70 st. 28-

    Oct 30, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection of a 5-story building active site during my inspection upon reviewing approve site safety plan from dob i observed storage zone exp# 1 where container on street not complying to approve ss

    Jul 12, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3301.13.3(3.3) existing active 5 story and cellar townhouse under alteration. failure to designate and/or have a construction superintendent present at site as required. noticed alteration of more than 50 perce

    May 20, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Existing 5 story building with cellar under active alteration work. i observed installed temporary hanging wooden stairways spanning between fl levels for material transfer & workers including temporary platfor

    May 20, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Active existing 5 story with cellar under alteration. upon request for documents such as pe stamped scaffold load imposed letter-3314.3.4 shed/ scaffold install inspection letter daily inspection logs for insta

    May 20, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unsafe const. operation/conditions-(3301.2 & 3301.5) i observed multiple floor levels with unsecured covering to floor openings, holes. stored const. materials on unbraced upper floor levels with cmu blocks, pl

    May 20, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Weaken structure under alteration. i observed in multiple fl areas with replaced &sistering fl joist, major cracks occurring inside surfaces at ext brick wall and loose brick free standing wall with workers per

    May 20, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain/display onsite document required by bc chapter 33.at the time of my inspection on an active jobsite i observed workers engaged in construction activities(interior demo)onsite.upon request fo

    Apr 20, 2022

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with manufacturer specifications.at the time of my inspection on an active jobsite with interior demo in progress.i observed a debris chute install on all floors at expo#1 being used within th

    Apr 20, 2022

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C2)
Year built
1892
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
8,360 ft²
Lot area
2,310 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1122 / 52
Assessed value
$2,802,150
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #124779, last renewed Sep 21, 2024.

Questions about 42 West 70 Street

Who owns 42 West 70 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Creh70 LLC.

Does 42 West 70 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 42 West 70 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 42 West 70 Street built?

City records list 1892 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42 West 70 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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