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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Feb 15, 2022

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 2

  • A

    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
  • I

    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

    1p16435

    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

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Apr 13, 2026$1,400,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Feb 3, 2026$995,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Dec 10, 2025Non-market transferCoops - 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.