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142 West 70 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01141-0048Map

Owner of record: 140-142 West Seventieth Street

142 West 70 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1883 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 140-142 West Seventieth Street. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
56
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
43

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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
6
About 30% of the building's 20 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 · 56

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    May 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    May 14, 2024

    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
  • 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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 1R

    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 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    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 16, 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 2 padlockable slidebolt at scuttle hatch opening , 4th story

    Mar 31, 2020

    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.

    Oct 24, 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 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 wrong frame at time of inspection. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 29, 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 29, 2017

    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 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisiting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance. , 1st story

    Sep 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door. , 1st story

    Sep 29, 2017

    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 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wasteline pipe washbasin 4 sty south apt 3r bathroom , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling southeast room 4 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling southwest room 4 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls & ceiling southwest room 4 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit window sashes thru out 4 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking window sash glass thru out 4 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing mirror bathroom medicine cabinet 4 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls bathroom 4 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet kitchen 4 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock & assembly entrance door 4 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire wall 2 sty northwest apt 1f kitchen , section '' ''

    Oct 6, 1995 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective gas range oven 2 sty northwest apt 1f kitchen , section '' ''

    Oct 6, 1995 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall behind sink 2 sty northwest apt 1f kitchen , section '' ''

    Oct 6, 1995 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty northwest apt 1f kitchen , section '' ''

    Oct 6, 1995 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit doors 2 sty northwest apt 1f bathroom , section '' ''

    Oct 6, 1995 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets 2 sty northwest apt 1f center & northeast rooms , section '' ''

    Oct 6, 1995 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit windows 2 sty northwest apt 1f northwest room , section '' ''

    Oct 6, 1995 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood treads stair basement sty to 1 sty pub hall 1 2 3 & 4th from bottom.

    Jun 5, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose hand railing 1 to 2 sty pub hall.

    Jun 5, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door entrance 2 sty rear apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Jun 5, 1978 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 2 sty rear apt 2r kitchen. located at apt 2r

    Jun 5, 1978 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak clg 2 sty rear apt 2r bathroom. located at apt 2r

    Jun 5, 1978 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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.

    May 19, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent. 01

    Jul 11, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 above floor.

    Jul 11, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 28, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 30, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 15, 2024 · Apt 2G

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 31, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 2, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 30, 2005 · Apt 2F

    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
1883
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
11,480 ft²
Lot area
3,866 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1141 / 48
Assessed value
$1,283,400
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #100059, last renewed Jan 23, 2026.

Questions about 142 West 70 Street

Who owns 142 West 70 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 140-142 West Seventieth Street.

Does 142 West 70 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.

Is 142 West 70 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 142 West 70 Street built?

City records list 1883 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 142 West 70 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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