315 West 70 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01182-0020Map
Owner of record: Presidential Towers
315 West 70 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1963 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 185 residential units across 16 floors. The owner of record is Presidential Towers. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on April 8, 2007. 9 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 58
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 10
Available now in this building
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 10
- CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner
Apr 8, 2007 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 4 sty west apt 15j throughout. , section '' ''
Dec 24, 1998 · Apt 15J
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective paraquet floor 14 west apt 15j southwest room. , section '' ''
Dec 24, 1998 · Apt 15J
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing buck & door 14 sty west apt 15j southwest room. , section '' ''
Dec 24, 1998 · Apt 15J
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 14 sty west apt 15j south bathroom. , section '' ''
Dec 24, 1998 · Apt 15J
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective 14 sty west apt 15j entrance. , section '' ''
Dec 24, 1998 · Apt 15J
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector 14 sty west apt 15j ms rarret missing. , section '' ''
Dec 24, 1998 · Apt 15J
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors west cellar vestibule to west corridor cellar.
Oct 22, 1981
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code 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.
Oct 22, 1981
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
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Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 58
- Plumbing none
Based on commissioner's suspension notification intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permit issued under job#m01036553 due to suspension of license master plumber #001138. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit immediately
Jun 11, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Partial vacate order: as per unsafe notification (fisp3) filed, observ many facade balconies at south elevation (west 70th street) have spalled/cracked concrete slabs. these condition(s) have therefore made all facade balconies @ south elevation unable to be occupied. remedy: vacate all facade balconies at south elevation
Dec 2, 2024
Dob violation - active - 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 - dismissed - Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #140345678 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Nov 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
This pvt replaces pvt 511321
May 16, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
This pvt replaces pvt 511322
May 16, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 16, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 27, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p26119
Jul 17, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p26120
May 16, 2000
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p26119
May 16, 2000
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p26118
May 16, 2000
Dob violation - active - 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
Mar 16, 1999
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
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at apt#17f work in progress under job#123379888 at time of inspection observed electrical performed(remove)& copping of existing electrical lines & circuit box & temp lighting installe
Apr 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Hazardous
31h10/57h10/.31-h-10-repair worn elevator car shoes.57-h-10-repair noise coming from thrust bearing.causing rumbling & vibration to apts in g line.
Apr 5, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
43h10/51h11/55y10/31h11/.31-h-11-car roller guide shoes are worn.
Mar 26, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
43h10/51h11/55y10/.
Mar 26, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
55y13/44o02/66o02/38p02(55-y-13)properly seal machine (44-o-02)clean grease from goverenor (66-o-02)clean pit & equipment rails buffers (38-o-02)clean top of car.
Apr 12, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain : east retaining has collapsed to adj walkway .also super apt in the same area wall pushed in approx 6" west retainign wall by walkway is cracked and bowed at various locations. remedy; file
Mar 20, 2000 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
1l11,63j7,60j1,74##. 1-damaged. 63-provide proper tension on governorsheave. 60-provide proper clearance between counterweight & buffer. 74-secure smokehole in motor rm.
May 28, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d6,57p7,53b7,73e11. 22-secure. 57-provide access/repair pit accesskeyhole. 53-sufficient lighting. 73-eliminate excessive motion on car while in operation.
May 28, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2009 · Apt 18F
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 15K
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 14G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2003 · Apt 7K
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt 7K
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 16, 2003 · Apt 5C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 16, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Air-conditioner
Aug 16, 2003 · Apt 5D
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 26, 2026 | $1,625,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | $950,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 18, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $1,575,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1963
- Floors
- 16
- Residential units
- 185
- Building area
- 253,741 ft²
- Lot area
- 22,596 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1182 / 20
- Assessed value
- $34,772,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #138551, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.
Questions about 315 West 70 Street
Who owns 315 West 70 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Presidential Towers.
Does 315 West 70 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 315 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 315 West 70 Street built?
City records list 1963 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 315 West 70 Street?
It has 185 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.


