17 East 70 Street
Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01385-0014Map
Owner of record: 17 East 70th Holdings LLC
17 East 70 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1911 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 13 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 17 East 70th Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 105 housing violations here, most recently on May 9, 2025. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 105
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 75
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 105
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 9, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to the basment at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 5B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing magnetic device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2024
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17290217 issued 21-sep-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 5R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at the floor in closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand installed at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at the floor in closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17268161 issued 13-sep-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - 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 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.
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 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective exhaust fan at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2021 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective the mecanical ventilation system at south wall. in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash first window from west at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable ventilation system at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose ventilation cover at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 5B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 incorrect frame. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 4, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 4, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 4, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 4, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 27
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 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 - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 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 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 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 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 2, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 26, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 26, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2008
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
Nov 2, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p20853
Apr 25, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p20853 cease-use
Aug 28, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p20853
Dec 30, 1998
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
29-replace buffer-15-adjust closing-17-properly install-74-lock overhead-74(a)test & tag for 2 on 5 year
Mar 19, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 1
Vf... ceased ....car door sill and hoist wsy door sill not in level adjust.. 8.7.2.27.2.... hoist way door misaligned adjust..8.6.4.7
Sep 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Vf... hoist machine brake maintenance tag expired provide..8.6.4.6.... fire extinguisher tag expired. provide..8.6.10.1...hoist way door misaligned adjust...
Jun 9, 2026 · Penalty $655
Active - Class - 2
Class 2:brake maintenance tag outdated preform maintenance and update tag.fire extinguisher expired,replace extiguisher.elevator not stopping level on all floors in the up direction,adjust elevator as needed.
May 30, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Hb smith cl lp steam boiler oil fired. 50a heavy soot accumilation in chimney base clean out vacuum chimney. flue pipe boiler sections. 50b flue pipe draft stat defective. 50c no structural support on the flue
Feb 1, 2012 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit work noted at time of insp there is ongoing renovation work observed in apt #6a new bx cable run to lights outlets and switches a new circuit breaker box is installed new plumbing lines supply
Apr 6, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner defect noted at time of insp in apt 5r water damage to the ceiling in the ktcn caused paint to bubble up and pieces of plaster to fall down rem: repair &/or r
Apr 6, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirement defects noted at time of insp there is an excessive amount of constructiondebris garage bags being stored on the roof outside of apt #6a some de
Apr 6, 2010
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57i11-15m07-34p17-37z09-48b13-51b13-81b05-49#12-08v01-16b07-52e07-02x07-18d06-03e07. 57-repair commutator 15-cover for certificate 34-access to ovhd 37-remove water from m.r.floor maintain dry sub base 48-51 re
Mar 24, 2003 · Penalty $440
Active - Non-hazardous
75u05/ 46u13/ 35z09/ 08v01/ 47o02/ 33p07/ 35- motor rm. water controller ( water on motor rm floor ) 33 provide access to over head area
Jul 5, 2002 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
75u05/47h12/48u16/49u16. 75 perform 5 yr test and tag safely cable top of car. 74 change governoer cable. 48- 49- reshackle car and cwt cables.
Feb 13, 2002 · Penalty $350
Active
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- Non-hazardous
50b11-15e11-52e01-33p17. (50-b-11) commutator asking (15-e-11) 3, 4, 5 floor doors not closing property adjust (52-e-01) adjust brake.
Jan 15, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x11-14m07 restore to proper working order call for reinspection at `16462488738 14-provide certificate & cover
Jan 14, 2002 · Penalty $180
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building wall noted:1.at parapet level approx 4"x 4" piece of masonry cracked at top of edge.2.owl ornament is cracked and displaced and apprears to be ready to fall.location:west front side
Apr 23, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
36t74m35o57o47o33p 36-label door) 74 provide b.c. fire extinghisher 35-clean oily floor) (57 clean oil pit) (47 clean oily gov cable) (33 provide access).
Oct 31, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 5R
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 5R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt FRONTB
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 3, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 3, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 11, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 20, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 20, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 15, 2018 · Apt 5B5R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 5R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 5D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 25, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Outside building
Porch/balcony
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 30, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 30, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2010 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Windows
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 5B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 5B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Windows
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 23, 2007 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 23, 2007 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 18, 2006 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 18, 2006 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 4, 2006 · Apt 5B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D5)
- Year built
- 1911
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 12,075 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,510 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-1
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1385 / 14
- Assessed value
- $948,150
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
HPD registration #105660, last renewed Oct 7, 2025.
Questions about 17 East 70 Street
Who owns 17 East 70 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 17 East 70th Holdings LLC.
Does 17 East 70 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 105 housing violations at this property.
Is 17 East 70 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 15% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 17 East 70 Street built?
City records list 1911 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 17 East 70 Street?
It has 13 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.