70 East 96 Street
Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01507-0041Map
Owner of record: 70 East 96th St % Bhs(96)
70 East 96 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1929 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 64 residential units across 17 floors. The owner of record is 70 East 96th St % Bhs(96). HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 43
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 2
- 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 - 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
DOB building violations · 43
- Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 31, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2019)
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2018)
Jun 28, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2017
Jun 27, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 28, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Jan 18, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(18)covers (18)8th floor (34)junction box covers (31)temp wiring
Sep 26, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74)top of the car (25)cover (34)junction covers (74)remove worn extension back of the walls 4th floor (18)cover
Sep 26, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 23, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) remove excess vibrating occurring during travel. provide a parking device
Jul 12, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings violation#35549301j issued date 1/5/2021 remain open.remedy:file a certificate of correction.
Apr 16, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 1
Owner failed to repair conditions within time frame recommended by qewi.qewi recommended repairs be made by 01/01/2020.as of 01/05/2021 repairs has not been completed as per 1rcny 103-04.the owner did not obtai
Jan 5, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior facade and appurtenances on main roof east parapet observed step crack in parapet wall.observed crack in parapet wall west elevation on roof.cracks in facade of penthouse observed s
Jan 5, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances as noted: building owner has failed to make repairs from summon35318789y issued on 5/30/18 for cracks and buldging to bricks on penthouse, damaged
Dec 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building walls and appurtenances. note: exposure #2 east elevation, i observed on penthouse parapet. several step cracks, cracks; vertical crack a several floors. bulging on penthou
May 30, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3309.10 failure to protect adjoining roof & skylight. as noted: at time of inspection at above active facade alteration site observed no roof protection provide on adjoining roof on exposure 2,3 & 4 as ind
Jul 27, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions periodic insp of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules and regulations rem:
Dec 19, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05-x-07/05-elevator door not opening @ flrs cease use of elevator call566-5544 when repair is done & ready to put in service
Aug 23, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
41a10. 41- remove all alligator clip jumper from controller.
May 15, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
3m7-3x11-5j11-9h12-15l11-15j11-16h12-22o2-46b15-54i11. 3-m-7 capacity plate 3-x-11 outside communicateion 5-j-11 too much gap between car door & car post 15-l-11 not self closing bsmt. 15-j-11 too much gap betw
Feb 12, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
13m,25o,74o,50y. install car mirrior, clean door operator and switchesclean top of car, clean machine and oil from bed plate.
Aug 3, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
29i,57o. change broken spring on cwt, clean pit.
Aug 3, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
18q,19m.
Oct 3, 1991 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | $1,400,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $995,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 17
- Residential units
- 64
- Building area
- 112,083 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,071 ft²
- Zoning
- R10
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1507 / 41
- Assessed value
- $10,363,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #119792, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.
Questions about 70 East 96 Street
Who owns 70 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 70 East 96th St % Bhs(96).
Does 70 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 70 East 96 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 70 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 70 East 96 Street?
It has 64 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.