212 East 70 Street
Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01424-7503Map
Owner of record: Unavailable Owner
212 East 70 Street is a condominium built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 16 residential units across 4.5 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 14 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 20
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 20
- ANon-hazardous
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
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.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Jan 26, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 27, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brown stone and masonry facade of bldg all stys.
Jun 24, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats rear yard.
Jul 21, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Jun 30, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating ceiling 4 sty front west apt 4fw. , section '' ''
Apr 10, 1990 · Apt 4FW
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling front room 4 sty front west apt 4fw. , section '' ''
Apr 10, 1990 · Apt 4FW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty front west apt 4fw ms sanchez. , section '' ''
Apr 10, 1990 · Apt 4FW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3rd sty front stack.
Aug 31, 1987
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 4th sty front stack.
Aug 31, 1987
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 5, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes.illegal occupancy noted:at 1st floor apt 1a;department of buildings records indicate building to be legally approved as class a mul
Mar 23, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code);27-366;bc 1021.1(2014 code);bc 1006.3(2022 code)for transient use at 1
Mar 23, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at 1st floor,apt 1a.rem:discontinue illega
Mar 23, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.failure to provide class j fire alarm system for transient use at 1st floor,apt 1a.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Mar 23, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Bc 1030. unobstructed fire escape. noted: at the time of inspection onexposure #1 on east 70th street drop ladder from the fire escape is obstructed by metal garbage box preventing the drop ladder from reaching
Nov 25, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling offered/used/converted for other than permanent-residential purposes. dob records indicates building to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling at the time of inspection noted ba
Jan 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jan 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8. failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide the required fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jan 2, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit/ expired permit. noted: sidewalk shed permit# 104256871 expired 4/1/6. remedy: renew permit.
Apr 20, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit/ expired permit. noted: constr. scaffold erected under job, appl. # 104286899 expired 4/11/06. remedy: renew permit.
Apr 20, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2011 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Aug 9, 2005 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 25, 2005 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2005 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RM)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4.5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 10,004 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,812 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1424 / 7503
- Assessed value
- $1,584,449
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #134145, last renewed Nov 17, 2025.
Questions about 212 East 70 Street
Who owns 212 East 70 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.
Does 212 East 70 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 212 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 212 East 70 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 212 East 70 Street?
It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.