131 West 70 Street

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 100 watts required

May 28, 2006

Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Nov 24, 2001 · Apt 5B

Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

Nov 24, 2001

D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of skylights of airshafts roof at center west.

Jun 17, 1998

D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective sprinkler heads painted public hall stairs all stys.

Jun 17, 1998

D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty rear apt.

Jun 17, 1998

D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 3rd sty rear apt 4b. , section '' ''

Jun 17, 1998 · Apt 4B

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.

Jun 17, 1998

Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door and partition erected basement sty public hall at center.

Jun 12, 1998

Properly repair the broken or defective lock and door knob at entrance door to 4 sty north apt 5b , section '' ''

Jun 12, 1998 · Apt 5B

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

Apr 6, 2018

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

Feb 24, 2017

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

Oct 1, 2015

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Mar 11, 2015

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

Mar 3, 2015

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Feb 11, 2015

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Nov 5, 2014

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Sep 10, 2014

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Jul 2, 2014

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Feb 26, 2014

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jan 31, 2005

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 7, 2000

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 10, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Aug 29, 1995

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 1, 1994

Temporary construction equipment onsite expired permit.observed a 5 story building with a construction fence erected at exposure#1.temporaryconstruction equipment requires an active permit to be installed and r

May 22, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

Work does not conform to approved construction documents.observed a 5 story building with a sidewalk shed erected at exposure#1.sidewalk shed does not conform to approved plan where as the plans show should ext

May 22, 2023

Failure to maintain sidewalk shed as per requirement and creating an immediate hazardous to people and properties. i went to site as reported incident occurred when the sidewalk shed collapses due to lack of ma

Aug 26, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit. at time of inspection, observed construction fence erected at exposure #1 of the building. however, permit for construction fence expired on 06/24/2022.

Aug 2, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

Pedestrial protection does not meet code specifications(sws parapet panel)in response to complaint & at time of inspection of existing 5 story building observed sws installed in place at exp #1 building front w

Jul 27, 2022 · Penalty $2,400

Temporary construction equipment on site.expired permit(fence)in repsonse to complaint & at time of inspection of existing 5 story building observed existing construction fence in place at exp #1 with expired p

Jul 27, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

Prohibited outdoor advertising company sign on sidewalk shed or construction fence.in repsponse to complaint & at time of inspection of existing 5 story building observed at exp #1 jobsite fence with advertisin

Jul 27, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

Underside of sidewalk shed not illuminated bc 3307.6.4.8 lighting. i observe sidewalk shed in place for 5 story buildings unsafe facade and the underside of sidewalk electric lights not on during no day light t

May 6, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

Temporary construction equipment on site - expired permit. 8' tall construction fence present at exp #1 under permit #m00452904-i1-fn. fence permit expired 06/24/2021., renew permit

Dec 14, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: noted: upon inspection 5 story building is vacant. a temporary sidewalk shed and electrical lights are constructed to provide overhead protection and visib

Nov 25, 2020

Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a correction with the department of buildings: noted: upon inspection temporary sidewalk shed under permit m00057556 erected for overhead protection. previ

Nov 25, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a correction with the department of buildings: noted: upon inspection temporary construction fence under permit 122747983 is erected in front of vacant bui

Nov 25, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

Temporary construction equipment on site: expired permit: noted: upon inspection observed a temporary sidewalk shed erected at exposure 1. permit #m00057556 was issued for a temporary construction sidewalk shed

Sep 21, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

Temporary construction equipment on site: expired permit: noted: upon inspection observed an 8 foot high wooden temporary construction fence at exposure 1. permit #122747983 was issued for a temporary construct

Sep 21, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

Maintain exterior building wall failure to maintain building wall or appurtenances. observed at building front severely eroded facade at all stories. rmdy: maintain exterior building wall.

May 10, 2018 · Penalty $500

Work w/out a permit.work noted:wooden fence including wooden gate are installed on 131 w 70 street,dimension of the fence is:approx 8 ft height & approx 19 ft width @exp#2 & exp#4 & approx 20 ft width @exp#1 10

Jan 21, 2016 · Penalty $800

Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob for nov#351085813 issued on 10/18/12 pursuant to 28-204.4and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: file a certification of correction.

Mar 17, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to maintain bldg noted:found,cracked & spalling of concrete along found facade of a brown stone bldg @various locns.repair defect forthwith.rem:maintain bldg.

Jan 20, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35108581j issued on 10/29/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain bldg in

Jan 13, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: at front facade (exp 1) defective facade at various locations throughout,spalling brownstone,cracks,bulging & missing section of brownstone.

Dec 20, 2014 · Penalty $530

Work w/o a permit.noted:@ time of insp.there is a temporary construction fence exp.#1 @ approx.8'in height constructor does not have proper documentation for temp.construction fence.rem:comply to code require p

Dec 18, 2014 · Penalty $800

Work w/o permit.work noted:timber shoring in stalled @ bsmt level to support 1st fl structure.composed of 4x4 wood vertical posts approx 10 ft high w/ wood planks used as silk plates & wood headers.there are ap

Nov 21, 2014 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defects noted: siteis a vacant bldg engage in renovation activity w/permit #104040431. permit expired 8-22-09 site has been stalled neary 8yrs. bldg is 5 sty

Nov 21, 2014 · Penalty $500

Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: at exterior stairwell leading to basement, the following was observed : (1) approx3 ft deep, dumped garbage containing smelly garbage & a very high perc

Oct 29, 2014 · Penalty $5,000

Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of vio. # 35107241z issued on 08/11/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a certif

Oct 20, 2014 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner.noted:@ front facade(exp#1)defective dacade @ various locations throughout:spalling brownstone cracks bulging missing section of brownstone pieces of brown ston

Aug 11, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.note:@front facade @various locations thruout exp #1 spalling brownstone,cracks,bulding,missing section of brownstone,pieces of brownstone indanger of falling to s

Apr 3, 2014 · Penalty $10,000

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:@ front facade(exp#1)defective facade @ various locations throughout,spalling brownstone,cracks,bulging,missing section of brownstone,pieces of brownstone

Apr 3, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:at front facade exposure #1 defetive.defective facade at various locations through out facade.defets noted spalling brownstone,cracks, bulging missing

Dec 2, 2013 · Penalty $500

Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner. noted: at front,entire exterior elevation masonry cracked,displaced & spalled. remedy: make safe immediately - repair & maintain.

Oct 10, 2011 · Penalty $500

Unlawful acts: failure to comply with an order of the commissioner,noted: premises is vacant scaffolding at rear of building still erected to roof,tarp still hanging off scaffold unsecured. at exposure #3 failu

Nov 14, 2009 · Penalty $25,000

Unlawful acts: failure to comply with an order of the commissioners,noted: failure to correct violating condition for ecb violation #34700653x issued 8-16-08 failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances

Nov 14, 2009 · Penalty $25,000

Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances defects noted vertical cracks horizontal cracks and spalling window sills unsecured bule tarp blowing in the wind noted locations exposures 1 south and 3 north

Aug 16, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

Work w/o a permit work noted the erection of pipe scaffold approx 18wx50h noted location exposure 3 (north) stop all work remedy: obtain permit or remove pipe scaffold

Aug 16, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defect noted:vertical crack in exterior wall approx. 18" l x 1/2" wide.noted location:exposure #1 remedy:repair defect

May 2, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

(hazardous) work w/o a permit. work noted : excavation below foundation wall ( approx 10cubic yards of distremoved) under pinning in progress at various location there out bsmt rmedy : stop all work & obtian pe

Nov 9, 2002 · Penalty $1,050