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159 East 70 Street

Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01405-0025Map

Owner of record: Schorsch, Nicholas S

159 East 70 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1878 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Schorsch, Nicholas S. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 24 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

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 · 25

  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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 5, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 3, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at tile walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 3, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 3, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mechanical fan and grill in the kitchenette located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 3, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical stopper at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 3, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall at radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 3, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electrical north wall outlet at radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 3, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective water damaged sink cabinet in the kitchenette located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 3, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective rain leader and or missing section to scupper box in the terrace located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 3, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads all stories public hall

    Nov 3, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Non-hazardous

    32a/48a/50/24b/50a/50b/50c. 50)boiler safety valves not in upright position.50a)safety valves on hot water tanks not piped down.50b)holes in boiler room walls and ceiling.50c)fresh air lower to boiler room need

    Feb 22, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    24b/32a/50/50a. 50)control covers missing.50a)boiler safety valve not in upright position and not piped down.

    Feb 22, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4b-4a-19b.

    Feb 5, 2003 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a-32a-50. 32a - missing cover on low water cutoff wires are exposed. 50 - safety relief valve is not position vertical position. no discharge piped down with unthreaded end.

    Feb 5, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No approved plans at const. site at time of inspection. work noted: renovation to in progress entire fls. locations: first & second fl. remedy: stop all work immediately. provide approved plans.

    Feb 10, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1878
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,892 ft²
Lot area
1,908 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1405 / 25
Assessed value
$1,996,650
Landmark / historic district
Upper East Side Historic District

HPD registration #110929, last renewed Oct 31, 2017.

Questions about 159 East 70 Street

Who owns 159 East 70 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Schorsch, Nicholas S.

Does 159 East 70 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 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 159 East 70 Street built?

City records list 1878 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 East 70 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.