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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- 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 24, 2025
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.
Oct 31, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.