218 East 70 Street
Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01424-0037Map
Owner of record: Tockwotten Associates LLC
218 East 70 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 17 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Tockwotten Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on November 26, 2021. 2 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 41
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 26
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at boiler room
Nov 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement locked door at boiler room
Nov 23, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement at boiler room
Nov 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 16 more ↓
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ; missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ; missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance of lower window sash at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ..... in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2021 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2021 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas at range in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range. in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 25, 2018 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2013 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2013 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling 25 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1d lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2013 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... all walls 25 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1d lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2013 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 23
- Construction other optional
Partial vacate order 09112024 due to immenent conditions such as sever buging displaced brick masonry @ parapet level @ bulkhead @ exp#4 west at building 220 e70th street. these conditions are directly above the roof of the adjacent building 218 e70th street. remedy, vacate entire roof area to be used only in emergency situations
Sep 11, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 22, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 23, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 4, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Show 13 more ↓
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 14, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p23120
May 9, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
(29) eliminate noise and vibration (32) renew linings (33-34) replace gibs where needed (43) adjust or replace
Mar 9, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(25) eliminate vibration (32) renew lining (45)adjust or replace
Feb 14, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Work without a permit i observed m00503612-l1_la permit was revoked however the work was performed in cellar 15 feet of 3 inch gas piping was installed gas lines installed for boiler hot water heater and cookin
Sep 2, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
40p16. no access to machine room-provide access to machine room to continue this insp.
Jan 10, 2017
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57o02/58o02/59o02/50y14/09h12/16h12
Jun 27, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
9d6,16d6,22d6,8v1,36i11,36d6,36t7,74m7. 74-no fire extinguisher in mr.8-car is not leveling w/ fls. 9-car door gibs are loose & has no firestops.
Dec 18, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57o,74l,74m,74l,74l, 74l- hoistway door closes not working 74m-no capacity plate in car 74l-fan in car not working 74l-car door bangs on final close.
Jul 30, 1997
Resolve - Hazardous
Area of refuge obstructed by 6'0 wooden fence dividing rear yard in two remedy: remove wood fence make area of refuge safe
Jan 31, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close
Show 31 more ↓
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 29, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 28, 2021 · Apt SUPER
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 23, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
May 3, 2013 · Apt 1D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 3, 2013 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2013 · Apt 1D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2009 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2009 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2003 · Apt 4D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 17
- Building area
- 13,359 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,814 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1424 / 37
- Assessed value
- $887,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #139238, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.
Questions about 218 East 70 Street
Who owns 218 East 70 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tockwotten Associates LLC.
Does 218 East 70 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 218 East 70 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 6% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 218 East 70 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 218 East 70 Street?
It has 17 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.