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135 West 70 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01142-7501Map

Owner of record: Pythian Condominium Association

135 West 70 Street is a condominium built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 87 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Pythian Condominium Association. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 2, 2025. 8 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
13
DOB violations
32
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
17

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 2, 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

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 · 13

  • 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

    Nov 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Nov 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Nov 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 2, 2025

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Nov 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 2, 2025

    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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 13, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 13, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1g, 1st story, 6th apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2015 · Apt 1G

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 32

  • Plumbing none

    Based on lic # 1343 being inactive, stop all plumbing work under job #120910746 immediately.

    Jul 29, 2025

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

    Cycle 9c unsafe report filed

    Feb 20, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 3, 2019

    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
  • 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 16, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 20, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 20, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 16, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 16, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 16, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 16, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 13, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 13, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 8, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 8, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p15888

    Jul 13, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p15889

    Jul 13, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p15888

    Apr 23, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p15889

    Apr 23, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Oct 2, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Bc3307.6.5.11/failur to notify dept of the removal of the sidewalk shed.noted:a time of inspection sidewalk shed under permit#14061665 was removed respondent failed to notify dept following complete removal of

    Aug 24, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. defect noted: at time of inspection c of o #83629 states first floor to be a doctors office. space is now occup

    Dec 13, 2011 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted the followingconditions: the lower ne corner of apt 9d has structural steel that isnot fire proofed, the lower west room window on the north wall has

    Oct 20, 2011 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: the following conditions apt 9d has window with missing caulking (note the outside is visible from the inside at caulking areas) window area masonry

    Aug 29, 2011 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: constructed full height partitions. electrical & plumbing to create 2 doctor's offices and 1 store at the 1st flr of the bldg, all w/o permit. job application #120323685 has been

    Jun 17, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records. noted: 1st flr of the bldg partially occupied as doctor's offices and store contrary to the c/o #89669. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy

    Jun 17, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Altered changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2 noted the following conditions c of o 83629 dated 5/23/1983 does not quantity dr offices on the 1st fl or indicates zoning use group

    Jan 4, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,24b,32a,40,50,50a,b,c,d. 50-missing spill switch. 50a-sail switch jumped out.50b-2 pressure controls on 1/4" pipe n/g.50c-missing temp gauge on mixing valve for h/w.50d-debris in boiler room.

    Jun 11, 2008 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,24b,32a,40,50,50a,b.50-missing spill switch.50a-z- pressure controls on 1/4 pipe n/g. 50b-holes in ceiling & walls.

    Jun 11, 2008 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file a report of compliance w/ ll 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.

    Feb 11, 1999

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    03r,03-remove not fire prwf watter car from car enclosure.

    Sep 9, 1992 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    03r,03 remove material from car interior walls

    Nov 20, 1991

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    03r,03 remove material from car interior walls

    Nov 20, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 7THFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 1G

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2012 · Apt 7CD

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2012 · Apt 7CD

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2012 · Apt 7CD

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 9D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 19, 2008 · Apt 9H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2007 · Apt 1A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Condominium (R4)
Year built
1927
Floors
7
Residential units
87
Building area
98,110 ft²
Lot area
11,247 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1142 / 7501
Assessed value
$14,249,695
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #140173, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.

Questions about 135 West 70 Street

Who owns 135 West 70 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pythian Condominium Association.

Does 135 West 70 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 135 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 135 West 70 Street built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 135 West 70 Street?

It has 87 residential units.

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