255 West 70 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01162-0010Map
Owner of record: Morgan Edward H
255 West 70 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Morgan Edward H. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 3 of the 13 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 29
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 13
- 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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, 2024
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilinigs and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 5
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladders, shopping carts and other house hold items at public hall, 4th story
Dec 7, 2010
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 26
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
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
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 13, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 8, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 7, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 7, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 7, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 7, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 1
Removal or defaced a written posted vacate order from front entrance door to building. vacate order #m30 date 02/19/19. rmdy: comply with code.
Apr 9, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for furnished room with multiple beds. rmdy: discontinue illegal use.
Feb 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of means of egress required for every floor per bc 1021.1 and 27-366 for furnished room with multiple beds. rmdy: discontinue ill
Feb 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to comply with maximum floor area requirements. per occupant load as per ac 1004.1.2 table 1004.1.2 and 28-2075 and multiple dwelling law sec #31.
Feb 19, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #48572 and permitted job #100312966 indicates premises as approved as multiple dwelling on (basement, 2st,2nd,3rd floor level and cellar as
Feb 19, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a automaticsprinkler system. where is required as per 902.3 and ac 27-954 for furnished room with multiple beds. rmdy: discontinue illegal use.
Feb 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling offered for others than permanent-residential purposes covo #48572 and job #100312966 indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. based on physical inspection
Feb 19, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide required light and ventilation for every furnished room with multiple bed at the cellar level w/o natural light and ventilation as per
Feb 19, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed building occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancyas per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2 noted: permitted job #100312966 on 03/28/2013 for alteration type 1 w/o signoff and expired on 05/22/2013 and
Feb 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1001.4 inadequate exits for existing structure failure to providerequired 2nd means from room or space as required by law. note: cellarrear used as sleeping quarters(bedroom)inconjunction w/basement class
Feb 13, 2015
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.work noted:@ cellar rear duel 2 apt created in constw/ 1st fl apt.w/ sheet rock walls,doors & stair installed to create sleeping quarters.@ cellar rear.rem:obtain permit if feasible.
Feb 13, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that which is allowed by dob records.note duplexapt created in cellar rear w/ portion @ cellar rear occupied as sleeping quarters w/ 2 bunk beds(4beds)dressers clothes etc.rem:discontinue
Feb 13, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1;28-118.3.2. note: work done w/permit #100312966 w/cellar portion at rear duplex being occupied at bedroom/recreation room in conjunction with
Feb 13, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34955359j issued on 5/13/12.rem:comply w/ the comms order.
Jul 12, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit: illegal work noted: at cellar level,cement block wall has been removed next to staircase also a support column has been removed from main beam. concrete floor in process of being removed.
May 13, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. interior demo at 1st & 2nd story apts. note: a pprox. 30 cu. yds of debris are being stored at 1st and 2nd floor. remedy: "stop all work" other thru to remove all debris from building.
Aug 8, 2004 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required noted: the rear apartment occupied with only on interior stains with no second means of egress .location 32nd floor rear apt. re
Apr 20, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
The recreation room occupied as sleeping , with bed and no natural light contrary to the bldg codes. which states space should have 10% natural light .27-734. states that habitable room shall be provide with na
Apr 20, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building department records .noted: the recreation room located in the cellar is occupied and been used as bed rm .sleeping area contrary to application #1019
Apr 20, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 5
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 26, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2009 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2009 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Radiator
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Radiator
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Oct 6, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 9, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2003 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | $3,240,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 8 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1886
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 3,632 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,709 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1162 / 10
- Assessed value
- $1,519,650
- Landmark / historic district
- West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension
HPD registration #134609, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 255 West 70 Street
Who owns 255 West 70 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Morgan Edward H.
Does 255 West 70 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 255 West 70 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 255 West 70 Street built?
City records list 1886 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 255 West 70 Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.