28 East 70 Street
Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01384-7501Map
Owner of record: Lee Ainslie
28 East 70 Street is a condominium built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 11 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is Lee Ainslie. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 3 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 48
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 6
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 25, 2019
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 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door bricks and windows fire passageway at cellar front.
Dec 6, 1983
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 48
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 5, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 5, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 5, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Feb 2, 2006
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Apr 15, 2005
Dob violation - active - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 28, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 30, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 16, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Apr 11, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 13, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Feb 19, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Apr 28, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
Bc-3310.4 condition of site has to be in conformance w/ ssp. noted:at time of inspection i observed active site for which a ssm is required w/ the site condition contrary to the ssp. the occupation of 1 street
Nov 6, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. storage not allowed unless permit states designated area. noted:at time of inspection i observed shed in place at exp#1 and #4 w/ storage of construction
Nov 6, 2019 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Supported scaffold is contrary to design. noted-at time of inspection i observed supported scaffold installed on top of the sws as base of the scaffold,that's contrary to design. (a)supported scaffold is missin
Nov 6, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3301.11.5 failure to provide records or logs onsite for site safetyorientations.@time of insp,it was observed that upon request to reviewevidence of record keeping info for the daily site safety orientation
Sep 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3303.9 failure to maintain egress(clear and unobstructed)& other elements in existing bldg under const.@time of insp,work was being performed on the roof level of a bldg under facade alteration work.however,t
Sep 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3309.10 failure to protect ajoining roofs,skylights,chimneys,and outlets affected by construction or demolition of operations.at the timeof inspection,it was observed that,although materials were installed o
Sep 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments.@time of insp following deviations contrary to the approved plans were observed.(1) the stair tower setup exp #1scaffold(70th
Sep 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved const documents and/or approved amendment.@ time of insp,it was observed that,according to the cd5 approved drawings,the installation of the outrigger system on the roof level
Sep 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000004759 hasbeen inspected, tested, and disinfected, and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented by november 1, 2016.rmdy: file annu
Jun 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.5.2. a flagperson shall be provided whenever intermittent operations are conducted on, or adjacent to areas open to use by person other than workers. noted: no flagman present during dismantling of
Apr 6, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to ofile evidence of liability insurance. noted: general liability insurance expired on 2/24/12. remedy: obtain insurance & file w/the dept.
Feb 28, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failed to file evidence or compliance w/workers comp & disability benefits law. noted: workers compensation & disability insurance have expired on.(a) workers comp insure 2/26/12 (b) disability insure 2/15/12
Feb 28, 2012 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired permit. noted: sidewalk shed permit #120576983 has expired on 2/26/12. remedy: reneew permit.
Feb 28, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired permit: noted: notification of staging & outrigger beam use by special rigger,cd-5 sr11-565 has expired on 2/15/12. remedy: renew cd-5.
Feb 28, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents. noted: a temporary enclosure (shaft) built around a suspended scaffold at roof line. this enclosure was incorporated into the scaffold platform. reinspe
Feb 28, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired permit. noted: facade permit #120640930 has expired on 2/24/12. remedy: renew permit *partial swo (facade work) issued pursuant to 28-207.2 posted.
Feb 28, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired permits. noted: supported scaffold permit #120631450 has expired on 2/26/12. remedy: renew permit.
Feb 28, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures:operation of hoisting equipment in unsafe manner-noted:upon ispec.notice excessive cable leading from motors fromsuspended scaffolds in sue in excess of 20ft or more,this condition co
Oct 7, 2011
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report. periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1198 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file
Sep 24, 2003 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended round fifth report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file a
Mar 3, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m,15j,30p,35r,36l,43u,57p,1l,2l,7m. provide,adjust, provide,self closing, two year test, provide repair.
Aug 4, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37h,37r,37a,57y,57y, 37-provide wiring box cover, remove jumper from controller and wire properly 57-remove oil from pit and fix
Jan 30, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RM)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 15
- Residential units
- 11
- Building area
- 58,898 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-1
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1384 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $22,657,500
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper East Side Historic District
HPD registration #105082, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 28 East 70 Street
Who owns 28 East 70 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lee Ainslie.
Does 28 East 70 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 28 East 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 28 East 70 Street built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 28 East 70 Street?
It has 11 residential units and 12 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.