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120 West 70 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01141-0039Map

Owner of record: 120 West 70 Owners Corp

120 West 70 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1917 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 38 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is 120 West 70 Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on August 8, 2020. 1 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
35
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
1

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Aug 8, 2020

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

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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 · 9

  • 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

    Aug 8, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 8, 2020

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 8, 2020

    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

    Aug 8, 2020

    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

    Aug 8, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls at public hall, 9th story

    Aug 8, 2020

    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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of cabinet and plasterboards 9th sty public hall at penthouse landing north.

    Oct 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors door bulkhead at north to roof.

    Oct 8, 1982

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 35

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9c unsafe report filed

    Feb 20, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 15, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 30, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 30, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 26, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 26, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 26, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 18, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 6, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 6, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 28, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 28, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 13, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 17, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 17, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 10, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 10, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 15, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 15, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 30, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 30, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 9, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 9, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 9, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 9, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10924

    Oct 13, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10925

    Oct 13, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 8, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 8, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)cover hole in the motor room floor near the corner.(52)prov approved parking device.(53)provide a capacity plate

    Sep 20, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    2x10,40q9,26d6,39i10,40o2,68b7. 2x10-phone inoperative; 40q9-remove exposed wire near main line disconnect switch; 26d6-secure emergency exit cover; 39i10-car top light, inoperative; 40o2-motor room dirty

    Jun 18, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    02x10,05i1,70x10,68b7. 2x10-phone inoperative; 5j1-adjust car door onreturn (excessive gap); 68b7-logbook not up to date.

    Jun 18, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments outrigger beam not centered remedy conform to approved documents or amendments.

    Apr 28, 2010

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 19, 2004 · Apt 1A

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 4, 2026$2,400,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1917
Floors
9
Residential units
38
Building area
66,917 ft²
Lot area
9,339 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1141 / 39
Assessed value
$7,579,800
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #104283, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.

Questions about 120 West 70 Street

Who owns 120 West 70 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 120 West 70 Owners Corp.

Does 120 West 70 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 120 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 120 West 70 Street built?

City records list 1917 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 120 West 70 Street?

It has 38 residential units.

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