117 West 70 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01142-0024Map

117 West 70 Street is a hotel built in 1928 in Manhattan, 10023. The owner of record is 117 W 70th Owner, LLC. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. City tax records listed 381 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations: 5
DOB violations: 57
ECB violations: 27
HPD complaints: 64

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

381

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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2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 5

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
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 15, 2023
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
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
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 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 57

Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 14, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 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 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Apr 9, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 10, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p16983
Nov 15, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p16984
Nov 15, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p16985
Nov 15, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p16984
Oct 17, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p16985
Nov 3, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 7, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p16984
Apr 21, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p16985
Apr 21, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p16983
Apr 21, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 27

Class - 2
Atoi observed work complete in cellar as per approved plans pertaining to permit #m00779476-i1-pl which expired 2-29-24 and permit remains open 12 mts after work was complete., conduct/file final inspection; co
Oct 3, 2025
Resolve
Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit. 10 floor room 1007: branch circuit wiring, receptacle outlets switches,lighting fixtures. rmdy: obtain permit.
Apr 1, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
36p07/44i0/33d07/ 36-provide convenient safe (loose ladder no firm footing jagged concrete hole)access to secondary space(gov & sheaves)44-repair holes around governors 33-install required window guards over
Dec 15, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
17m12/52y12/70l12/16l12 16-install missing hoistway door gib and fire gibs on all hoistway doors 52-change machine brake pads 70-changed defective saftey tillar rope 16-cahnge rubber bumpers on all hoistway doo
Sep 26, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
8v1,33q1,79o02,60l7. 8-v-1-adjust floor stops. 33-q-7-electrical cover missing under car. 79-o-02-entire device dirty 60-l-7-repair pit light
May 16, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
8v1,13i12,19q7,36o2. 8-v-1-adjsut flr 13-i-12-replace emergency light cover 19-q-7-interlock covers missing b-4,7,9.36-o-2-clean car top. 38-l-11 repair machine room door
May 16, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.noted:gut rennovation including fls. erected new partition with sheet rock & stud.new electrical.location:1st fl., 115 west 70th street.remedy:stop all work immediately obtain a maintain all
Jul 7, 2000 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73a07-device has been removed.
Jun 5, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o02 50y02 37a09 08v01 (57)pit is dirty (50)hoist machine is leaking oil (37)controller has a fuse jumped out (05)car door/gate is closing too quickly and also gets stuck in teh open position (08)car is level
Jun 2, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o02 50y02 74l11 (57)pit is dirty (50)hoist machine is leaking oil (74)phone
Jun 2, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
05#01 08v01 21l11 50y02 57o02 74l11 (05) car door/cate is closing too and also gets stuck in teh open position (08)car is not leaving properly in the lobby and other landings (21)p.i indicator is malfunctioning
Jun 2, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o02,03o02,30o02,08j11,15l11. #08-j-11 all floors #15-l-11 doors are slamming on all floors
Nov 19, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
35o02,57o02,03o02,30o02,39h08,36t07,35l11. #35-o-02 remove all garbage cans, ect from m.r. #03-o-02 clean car top. #35-l-11 repair railing on stairs leading to m.r.`
Nov 19, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
57o02,03o02,30o02,08j11,15l11. #03-02-02 clean car top #08-j-11 all floors #15-l-11 doors are slamming on all floors
Nov 19, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. have erected 2 decks with roofs. deck arranged for seating. the decks are built from wood. remedy: remove all illegalstructures & seating.
Jun 12, 1998 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73r-removal of device # 1s3853 without permit. obtain permit & file this department.
Sep 10, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73m operation of elelvator withoutan equipemtn use prmit remedy obtain equpement use permit
Aug 17, 1993 · Penalty $300
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73m operation of elevator without an equipment use permit remedy obtain an equipment use permit
Aug 17, 1993 · Penalty $300
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74 file and obtain permit for removal of sidewalk elevator.
May 26, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11q 20x 35o 37l 57o 73# 73 perform 5 yr test and tag covernor 74 repair annunciator 74a provide city id number on elevator equipment
May 26, 1993 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15l,25i,35o,57o. 74 provide city id numbers on elevator equipement. 74a file and obain permit for illegal installation of new controller and have tested in presence of a member of this dept.
May 26, 1993 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
05l,4i,15l,25l,35o,57o. 74 provide city id number on elevator equip- ment. 74a file and obtain permit for illegal installation of new cont-roller and have tested in presure of a member of this dept. 74b remove
May 26, 1993 · Penalty $550
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73#,54r,57o,73o,73x. 73 perform 5year test and file tag governor.
Nov 21, 1991 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73#,54r,57o,73o,74#. 73 perform 5yr. test and file tag governor. 74 install fan in cab.
Nov 21, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73#,11q,22d,54r,57o,73o,36w,35o,37l.73# perform 5 yr. test and file, tag governor. 54 two disconnect switches for three cars, and there notmarked. 37 two speed elevator only has one speed can not level.
Nov 21, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. exit door at ground level for existing restuarant at the south east end of hotel is being used as an illegal entrance door that has chairs directly
May 23, 1990
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to post approved capacity sign. failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy: provide and maintain approved pa plans at premises at all times.
Jun 19, 1989 · Penalty $25
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 934
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 601
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 601
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 808
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 808
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 808
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 808
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 808
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 808
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 906
Close

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Door/window
Window frame
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Door/window
Door frame
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Electric
Wiring
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Door/window
Door frame
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Electric
Wiring
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 906
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 5, 2022 · Apt 622
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 900
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 208
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 800
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 128
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 30, 2008 · Apt 311
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Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 30, 2008 · Apt 311
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Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 30, 2008 · Apt 638
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Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 30, 2008 · Apt 638
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Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2008 · Apt 210
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Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2008 · Apt 210
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Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2008 · Apt 210
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Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2008 · Apt 210
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Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2008 · Apt ALL
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Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2008 · Apt ALL
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Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2008 · Apt ALL
Close
General
Mold
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 338
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General
Mold
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 338
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General
Mold
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 338
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 338
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 338
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 28, 2008 · Apt 934
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 18, 2007 · Apt 519
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Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 18, 2007 · Apt 519
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Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
May 7, 2026	$80,000,000	Other hotels	1

Building details

Building type: Hotel (H8)
Year built: 1928
Floors: 10.5
Residential units: —
Building area: 75,313 ft²
Lot area: 9,791 ft²
Zoning: R8B
Community board: 107
Council district: 6
Block / lot: 1142 / 24
Assessed value: $6,468,300
Landmark / historic district: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #102515, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.

Questions about 117 West 70 Street

Who owns 117 West 70 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 117 W 70th Owner, LLC.

Does 117 West 70 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 117 West 70 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 381 rent-stabilized units here in 2024. To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 117 West 70 Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

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