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151 East 71 Street

Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01406-0022Map

Owner of record: 985 Lexington Avenue

151 East 71 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1870 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 985 Lexington Avenue. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 9

  • 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 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the norht wall at closet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. stringer pulling way from wall,3rd private hall stairs of duplex, d.o.b.-b.i.s.# 1196987 located at apt 3, apartment at north

    Jun 22, 2007 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mold at north,and east walls approx. 20 sq ft 1st room from north at low level, duplex located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jun 22, 2007 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling 3rd room from north , at duplex located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jun 22, 2007 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 6, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 25, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 16, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 30, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 27, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 27, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34941449x issued on 1/28/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. (interior stairway) 2-3 fls.

    Mar 25, 2013 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:13 steps stairs from 2nd to 3rd fls, has no handrail. rem:repair &/or replace.

    Jan 28, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for nov #34941434n issued on 10/16/12.rem:file a certificate of correction.

    Jan 28, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34993214x issued on 08/22/12 convert 3rd & 4th fls into duplex apt create bathrooms & bedrooms on 3rd & 4th fls.all work done w/o permit.rem:comply w/comm

    Jan 28, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: 13 step stairs from 2nd to 3rd floor,has no handrail. note: baseboard installed along side of stairs,instead of railing,must likely die to narrow width

    Oct 16, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34993214x issued on 8/22/12. convert 3rd & 4th fls into duplex apt create 2 bathrooms & bedrooms on 4th fl,1 bedroom on 3rd fl with

    Oct 16, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit.work noted:converting 3 flr & 4 flr into 1 duplex apt,in that erected full height partitions to create new kitchen,bathroom,w/ new plumbing works & electrical works.also create opening on 4 flr

    Aug 28, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit.demolition of entire ground flr,removingexisting walls,ceiling,bathrm.& erecting new partitions(nails,pedicure,waxing) rem:obtain approvals & permits if feasible

    May 30, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted demolition to entire ground fl by removing existing walls ceiling bathroom and constructing cubliculs with new 2x3 wood pantition with 5/8 sheetrock location ground fl remedy st

    Feb 9, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall: defect is; cornice at roof, southside of building is rotted & defective. remedy: make all necessary repairs forthwith.

    Jun 23, 1994

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain cornice at roof south side of building. defect noted: cornice rotted out. remedy: make all repairs forthwith. provide protection for pedestrians during repair work.

    Feb 6, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 21, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 21, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 21, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1870
Floors
4
Residential units
2
Building area
3,200 ft²
Lot area
1,283 ft²
Zoning
R9X
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1406 / 22
Assessed value
$402,060
Landmark / historic district
Upper East Side Historic District

HPD registration #611137, last renewed Dec 17, 2025.

Questions about 151 East 71 Street

Who owns 151 East 71 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 985 Lexington Avenue.

Does 151 East 71 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 151 East 71 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 151 East 71 Street built?

City records list 1870 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 151 East 71 Street?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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