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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 19, 2023

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

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
9
About 47% of the building's 19 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 35

  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook at building front entrance , 1st story

    Apr 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook at vestibule door , 1st story

    Apr 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 8 sty west apt 8r woodward , section '' ''

    Feb 17, 1994 · Apt 8R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    Refit interior doors thru out 8 sty west apt 8r. , section '' ''

    Feb 17, 1994 · Apt 8R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.