70 Townsend Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10304BBL 5-02840-0055Map
Owner of record: 70 Townsend LLC
70 Townsend Avenue is an one-family home built in 1899 in Staten Island, 10304. It has 1 residential unit across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is 70 Townsend LLC. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 65
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 68
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 · 65
- 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.
May 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at cellar
Nov 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at shower stall, water closet and residential sink at cellar
Nov 6, 2025
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.
Jun 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Oct 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance, hinges , 1st story
Oct 10, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - 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 16, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the 1st room from east at south located at apt rm4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt RM4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the 1st room from east at south located at apt rm4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt RM4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the 1st room from east at south located at apt rm4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt RM4
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective b room entrance door, hinges in the 1st room from east at south located at apt rm4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt RM4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at building front entrance , 1st story
Jan 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building front entrance door, hinges , 1st story
Jan 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule entrance door, hinges , 1st story
Jan 24, 2024
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 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - 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 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall behind the washbasin at community bathroom, 2nd story
Aug 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane upper cabinet at west wall at community bathroom, 2nd story
Aug 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door at shower stall at community bathroom, 2nd story
Aug 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower stall at community bathroom, 2nd story
Aug 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at east wall door at community bathroom, 2nd story
Aug 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, north, south and east walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 8, 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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood ceiling at front porch
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 11 balusters at balustrade on deck at rear of building , 1st story
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 2 sq ft in the 1st room from north located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 1st b-room from east at south original violation 13496656 issued 10-dec-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the 1st room from north located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the 1st room from north located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 2 sq ft in the 1st room from north located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at b-room 4, 2nd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall located at b-room 9th, 3rd story
Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 9TH
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling & west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 1, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & all walls located at b-room 9th, 3rd story
Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 9TH
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - 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
Jun 4, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Feb 11, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partition erected creating an illegal class 'a' apartment cellar, gas range sink present. also present a bathroom complete wit
Nov 6, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7, failure to file a complete boiler insp report as per dob records, submit a current bo-9 report.
Mar 24, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt RMA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt RMA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt RM4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt ROOM8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt ROOM8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 10304
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 10304
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 10304
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 10304
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 10304
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2022 · Apt 10304
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 9
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2.75
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 3,533 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,773 ft²
- Zoning
- R3X
- Community board
- 501
- Council district
- 49
- Block / lot
- 2840 / 55
- Assessed value
- $56,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #500183, last renewed Jul 9, 2026.
Questions about 70 Townsend Avenue
Who owns 70 Townsend Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 70 Townsend LLC.
Does 70 Townsend Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.
Is 70 Townsend Avenue 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 Townsend Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 70 Townsend Avenue?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.