Manhattan · Block 1120 · Lot 160 · 10023

70 West 68 Street

4 floors · 13 apartments · 5,112 sq ft · built 1887 · class C7 · owner of record: B.C.D.E. Realty Corp.

44open violations
$2,500ECB/OATH penalties owed
1HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
47dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 63 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 291 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 7 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1143 days
Next cycle year 2029
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-06-16 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (2) · $2,500 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 27, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
NOTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, MULTIPLE STEP CRACKS WERE OBSERVED ALONG EXPOSURE #1 (FRONT OF THE PROPERTY), EXTENDING ACROSS MULTIPLE FLOOR LEVELS., REPAIR AND/REPLACE
#39202161J
Nov 5, 2026
PENDING
$2,500
Sep 23, 1994Construction Non-Hazardous
INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING AN EQUIPMENNT WORK PERMIT AIR CONDITION WESTING HISE UNIT. REMEDY:OBTAIN EQIUIPMENT WORK PERMIT AND EQUIPTMENT USE PERMIT
#34115660R
Mar 2, 1995
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (11)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#34977
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#14693
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#35859
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#15037
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#03078
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 15, 2014LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
#01352
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 6, 2006LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#00906
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 19, 2003LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#03202
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 10, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#04557
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 18, 1994LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#02425
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 18, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#02425
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (12)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 30, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
May 15, 2014Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Jan 6, 2006Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 19, 2003Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 10, 1997Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 18, 1994Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 18, 1993Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (19) · C 1 · B 10 · A 8
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Oct 27, 2026CApt 4F · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 10, 2026
Jun 11, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLG & WALLS 4TH STY PUB HALL COMMUNITY BATHROOM.Jul 16, 2008
Jun 11, 2008AD26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS 3RD STY FRONT ROOM 8 R103.Sep 14, 2008
Jun 11, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE POP UP STOPPER OF WASH BASIN 3RD STY FRONT ROOM 8 R110.Sep 14, 2008
Jun 11, 2008AApt 2 · D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS CEILINGS AND WOODWORK 2 STY REAR APT 2 THROUGHOUT R126. LOCATED AT APT 2Sep 14, 2008
Jun 11, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD TO ROOF.Sep 14, 2008
Jun 11, 2008BD26-21.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PIECE OF GARDEN HOSE 10 FEET IN LENGTH WITH FEMALE COUPLING AND A 10 QUART PAIL ON PREMISES TO TEST SPRINKLER SYSTEM.Jul 16, 2008
Jun 11, 2008BApt 2 · D26-13.03 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES 2 STY REAR APT 2 KITCHEN. LOCATED AT APT 2Jul 16, 2008
Jun 11, 2008BD26-19.07 ADM CODE 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 LIGHTS NOT ON NIGHT INSPECTION.Jul 16, 2008
Jun 11, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BUILDING MATERIALS AT ROOF AT REAR.Jul 16, 2008
Jun 11, 2008BD26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE ROOF AT REAR WEST.Jul 16, 2008
Jun 11, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BUILDING MATERIALS AT BULKHEAD STAIRS LEADING TO ROOF.Jul 16, 2008
Jun 11, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BUILDING MATERIALS 1ST STY PUBLIC HALL AT WEST.Jul 16, 2008
Jun 11, 2008AD26-20.08 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Sep 14, 2008
Jun 11, 2008AD26-21.03 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ALL STAIRS PUBLIC HALLL.Sep 14, 2008
Jun 11, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT AT BULKHEAD TO ROOF.Sep 14, 2008
Jun 11, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT BULKHEAD TO ROOF.Jul 16, 2008
Jun 11, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT ROOF BULKHEAD DOOR.Sep 14, 2008
Jun 5, 2000BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE 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. AT FRONT AREAWAYJul 15, 2000

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 27, 2026HPD C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOpen
Sep 30, 2026DOB SafetyAEUHAZ: Open
Aug 27, 2026ECBConstruction: NOTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, MULTIPLE STEP CRACKS WERE OBSERVED ALONG EXPOSURE #1 (FRONT OF THE PROPERTY), EXTENDING ACROSS MULTIPLE FLOOR LEVELS., REPAIR AND/REPLACEOpen

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City records as of Nov 14, 2026, 10:20 AM ET. BBL 1011200160.

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