178 East 70 Street
Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01404-0041Map
Owner of record: 178 East 70th Street,
178 East 70 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 19 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is 178 East 70th Street,. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on April 19, 2023. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 24
- HPD complaints
- 10
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 · 35
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department th ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the radiator in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of upper window sash nailed in open position in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north at center located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook at building front entrance , 1st story
Apr 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook at vestibule door , 1st story
Apr 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 9, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Apr 9, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6r, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6r, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 6r, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6r, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls inside the closet in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6r, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling & all walls in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in danger of falling in the kitchen located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2014 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 8r, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2014 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 8 sty west apt 8r woodward , section '' ''
Feb 17, 1994 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and wall north bathroom 8 sty west apt 8r. , section '' ''
Feb 17, 1994 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit interior doors thru out 8 sty west apt 8r. , section '' ''
Feb 17, 1994 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin north bathroom 8 sty west apt 8r. , section '' ''
Feb 17, 1994 · Apt 8R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 31
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 23, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 23, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 16, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8457
Nov 9, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 9, 2001
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8457
Nov 9, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p8457
Nov 3, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74a)provide light im motor room as your code
Feb 23, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 17, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 17, 1990
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
(15)secure.(34)provide handles on outside doors
Mar 10, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 18, 1988
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 24
- Class - 2
Observed new active electric water heater installed in the roof of the building, connected to domestic hot and cold water lines. 100% percent of the work was completed. all work was performed without permits fi
Feb 12, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Found rockmills mp-125 dual fuel boiler with corroded piping at coil and mixing valve,corroded 2" fitting and valve on side of boiler, test lever missing on safety relief valve, body drains missing also on reli
Aug 16, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to designate a qualified foreman, at visit time i asked worker supervisor for his rigging foreman license from dob but the worker failed to provide it. unqualified person at the course of the rigging op
Jan 25, 2024 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide and use lifeline protection at sharp edges in contrary with bc-3314.6.2. on roof area i observed lifelines on operated scaffold were missing the required protection for the purpose of abrasio
Jan 25, 2024 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 1
Responded failure to submit the evidence and record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by authorized person on site creating an immediate hazardous of working on defected or unsafe suspended sc
Jan 25, 2024 · Penalty $5,030
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#905058.rem:submit acceptable required t
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed excessive construction combustible debris stored in rear & side yard at expo # 02 & 03 cellar level. piled debris and black garbage bags height approx. 6'-0"., maintain adequate construction housekeepi
May 20, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. as noted: roof level cracks in chimney, cracked concrte at top of elevator machine room, spalled brick on 4th exp. rmdy: maintain exterior masonr
Feb 15, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
33b7,37g9,40u5,73o2,46o2,61a11. -33 light, -37 jumper, -40 5 yr test, -73 clean installation, -46 clean cables, -61 properly wire tiller drum under car.
Aug 30, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15p7,46o2,40u5,73o2. -15 have access to terminal landing to be capableof checking clearences, -46 clean, -40 5 yr test, -73 clean installat-ion.
Aug 30, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: canvas & metal frame awning installed infront of cleaners extending outwards more than 2 feet. remedy: obtain permits if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Jul 29, 1999 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: metal cornice is deteriorated with pieces hanging off, also there are loose bricks portruding thru cornice. remedy: make safe immediately, erect sidewalk
Jun 1, 1999 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Xailure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: metal cornice is deteriorated, with pieces hanging off, also there are loose bricks protruding thru cornice. remedy: make safe immediately, erect sidewalk
Mar 5, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y,46o,33o,40b,74m,57o,58b,18m, 50-seal machine 46-clean off eccess grey 33-clean shaeves 40-perform and file test of gov. 74-clean t.o.c 74m-provide anti spin device 57-clean pit 58-lubricate
Dec 9, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40o,75b,57o,74o,46h,50y,11q,22d, 40-clean governor 75-current 5 year test 57-clean pit 74-clean t.o.c 46-replace cable 50-seal machine 11-install quards 22-properly secure hatch
Dec 9, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted an awning erected at front of commercial establishment size approximately 2'0x 10'0" with wording alpine cleaners remedy obtain work permit or remove illegal awning
Apr 4, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u,50y,25m,37r. 75 current 5 yr test perform + file. 50 seal mahine of oil leak.#25 replace operator cover. #37 properly fuse control.
Aug 19, 1996 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u,50y. 75 current 5 yr test perform + file. 50 property seall machine and clean top of car.
Aug 19, 1996 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37g, 75u,.
Jul 24, 1995 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37g,75u.
Jul 24, 1995 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: installation of arear brobe alumimun store front at 1st flr. front west. remedy: obtain a permit.
Jun 22, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
19d,22d,53b,570
Jan 21, 1992 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39h,28h,73o,19m
Apr 10, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work done without a permit installation of a new store front on the first floor. remedy:obtain a permit for new store front
Jan 10, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 6R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 1FE
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1913
- Floors
- 9
- Residential units
- 19
- Building area
- 36,745 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,222 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1404 / 41
- Assessed value
- $3,380,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101966, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.
Questions about 178 East 70 Street
Who owns 178 East 70 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 178 East 70th Street,.
Does 178 East 70 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 178 East 70 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 47% of its 19 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 178 East 70 Street built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 178 East 70 Street?
It has 19 residential units and 20 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.