242 East 71 Street
Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01425-0128Map
Owner of record: 242 East 71st Street Owner LLC
242 East 71 Street is a vacant lot in Manhattan, 10021. The owner of record is 242 East 71st Street Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 22 of the 36 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 25
- HPD complaints
- 107
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 36
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at front building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 3W
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 3W
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit front building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 3W
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 24, 2023
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 - 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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail box, at public hall, 1st story
Jun 24, 2015
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cabinet door and drawers in the kitchen located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling,east and southwall. in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower window sash spring balance, in the 1st room from north located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system, in the entrance located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective gas range oven door, in the kitchen located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2009 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ventilation fan in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2009 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2009 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 11, 2009 · Apt 3W
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2009 · Apt 2W
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 3W
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling walls and wood trim in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 3W
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 3W
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance south window bottom sash in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 3W
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 3W
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 11
- Construction other optional
The dob hereby orders you to stop all work under job #m00665110 immediately - except to make site safe - due to site safety manager withdrawal
Mar 3, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 25
- Class - 2
Observed excavation equipment positioned at the edge of the excavation 20-25ft deep contrary to 3304.4.5. equipment was not located within the required setback of one and one-half times the excavation depth, cr
Jul 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
At the time of inspection of a proposed 25-story new building in the soe phase, observed a grinder in use with the manufacturer's safety guard removed, creating an unsafe condition contrary to safe operating pr
Jul 16, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to perform adequate pre-use equipment inspections to detect part deficiencies. this negligence resulted in an incident involving 2 pedestrians during concrete pumping operations and created hazards. re
Apr 28, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed construction fence not painted hunter green; permit for fence issued 5/21/2025 prior to code color change, therefore required to comply with prior standard. contrary to bc 3307.7
Apr 8, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Work without permit in exposure one , one new illuminated sign from 2023 approx. 10ft l x 2.5ft h x 2.5ft d mention "grab n go " with black background ., obtain all permits; required permit.
Nov 3, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo#120050817.illegal occupancy noted on 1st floor front store on the left has been converted/occupied as a massage parlor with unlicensed physical treatment masseuse
Nov 23, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit.work noted on 1st floor store on the left has been erected full height partition walls to create 3 massage rooms.remedy:obtain required permit.
Nov 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a commercial district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment,a prohibited use per zr12-10 operating in a c1-9 district on 1st floor left side with business as"crystal spa"noted a masseuse wh
Nov 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg walls or (appurt) note: a section aprox 8"x 8" has spalled off masonry brownstone/stucco at front 3rd flr west. remedy: maintain bldg wall.
Apr 2, 2010 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior in a code-compliant manner: noted: at exposure #1 at west side just below 3rd flr window lintel spalling lime stone has broken & is missing. also note shards of paint loose of
Oct 28, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: on 4th fl apt #4w having erected new partitions & created additional bathroom at center. all new plumbing & electrical presentt. job approx 65% completed w/o first obtaining
Mar 26, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing &/or appurtenances-hazardous.location-fence dry cleaner & hand laundry on 1st floor in 242 east 71 street 2 gas dryers (commercial type) were removed & existing gas meter in
Jul 30, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a-16,50,50abcdef.50-missing backflow on condensate tank feed.50a-water leaking at gauge glass assembly.50b-leak at lnco.50c-missing syphon loop on steam gauge.50d-missing shut off valve on oil line at tank.
Jul 24, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing &/or apprentences.upon physical inspection found open flue vent piping in ceiling at drain locations must be connected to appliances or cap off for no use.remedy:maintain plumbing &
Jul 10, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Drainage system not in accordance w/ rs16.upon physical inspection found slope sink & bathroom lavatory in dry cleaners on 1st floor having pvc plastic piping & in 1 1/2 in size for 5/5 in comm establishment.
Jul 10, 2007 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required.upon entering dry cleaning establishment i observed a couple of dryers w/no sprinkler protection.remedy:provide automatic sprinklers
Mar 23, 2007 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of installation of plumbing materials or equipment which do not comply w/ rs-16.upon entering dry cleaning establishment i observed flexible connectors on 2 dryers. remedy:remove non complying material
Mar 23, 2007 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall(failure to maintain retaining wall) supporting rear concrete patio approx 24"high is cracked bldg & in danger of collapse at south/east corner of property.remedy:make all
Jan 2, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit. observed that in the cellar of the above address that a new 3/4" gas line was installed for apt #2e. i also observed that a new 3/4" gas cock & piping was installed in apt #2e. the
Oct 16, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/32a/36/34a,b/50/50a/50b.50-missing spill switch on draft hold of boiler.50a-missing flow switch.50b-holes in boiler room
Sep 29, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/ 16/ 36/ 40/ 44a/ 45b/ 48a/ 50/ 50a/ 50b/ 50c/ 50d/ 50e. (50) storage & dabris in boilerm & around oil tank (50a) back flow preventer missing on boiler water feed tank, feeder. (50b) boiler flue pipe defect
Aug 2, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg exterior defects noted:at west facade stucco cracking along lintel areas at 2nd 3rd & 4th & 5th fl windows. building in danger of falling. remedy:maintain bldg exterior forthwith!
Jul 24, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Premises does not comply with ll58/87 in that the path of travel in interior accessible route is obstructed with tables and chairs prevent access to persons having physical disabilities at the side door. remedy
Jan 14, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect is; falling debris from front facade north. in hat ornamental stone work around window openings are cracked and have been dislodged due to old age and water penetration. reme
Oct 21, 1996 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit.(d) sidewalk shed. remedy: obtain a permit.
Mar 28, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2023 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 11, 2020 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2019 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2019 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - General
Signage missing
Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 4N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2015 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Vacant lot (V1)
- Year built
- —
- Floors
- —
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- —
- Lot area
- 10,006 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-9
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1425 / 128
- Assessed value
- $2,422,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104870, last renewed Oct 15, 2024.
Questions about 242 East 71 Street
Who owns 242 East 71 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 242 East 71st Street Owner LLC.
Does 242 East 71 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 East 71 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2018. To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.