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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

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What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Apr 8, 2007

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

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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 · 10

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    —

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 20, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Jun 26, 2026$1,625,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jun 4, 2026$950,000Coops - elevator apartments—
May 18, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Feb 4, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Dec 12, 2025Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Dec 9, 2025Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Oct 31, 2025$1,575,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 21, 2025Non-market transferCoops - 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.