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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 56
- IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 2 padlockable slidebolt at scuttle hatch opening , 4th story
Mar 31, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisiting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance. , 1st story
Sep 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit window sashes thru out 4 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''
Dec 3, 1997 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mirror bathroom medicine cabinet 4 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''
Dec 3, 1997 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet kitchen 4 sty south apt 3r , section '' ''
Dec 3, 1997 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty northwest apt 1f kitchen , section '' ''
Oct 6, 1995 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit doors 2 sty northwest apt 1f bathroom , section '' ''
Oct 6, 1995 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows 2 sty northwest apt 1f northwest room , section '' ''
Oct 6, 1995 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose hand railing 1 to 2 sty pub hall.
Jun 5, 1978
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.