1221 70 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11228BBL 3-06155-0070Map
Owner of record: Y.w.m Realty, INC
1221 70 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11228. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Y.w.m Realty, INC. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2025. 25 of the 34 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 30
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 34
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill approx more than 4 inches at 1st stack from north at east balcony at fire escape, 2nd story
Feb 25, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill approx more than 4 inches at 1st stack from north at east balcony at fire escape, 3rd story
Feb 25, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 25, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of rope holding door handle at building entrance door.
Feb 25, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). unoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, east wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, south wall, east wall, north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — 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.
Feb 22, 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 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Jun 9, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard
May 14, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts incandescent minimum requared , 1st story
May 14, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 5, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 5, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 5, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north at east, the foyer , the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 5, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 5, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 22, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 22, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 16, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 16, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 6155 / 70
- Assessed value
- $559,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #337083, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 1221 70 Street
Who owns 1221 70 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Y.w.m Realty, INC.
Does 1221 70 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 1221 70 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1221 70 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1221 70 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.