70 Mott Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

70 Mott Street is a 5-story, 16-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by PJ & L Realty LLC and located in Chinatown. The building has experienced recurrent heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints recorded in October 2023 and October 2022, though HPD inspections were unable to access units to verify the problems. More recently, in October 2024, there was a significant water leak complaint with heavy flow, and prior to that in 2024, the building had multiple documented issues including mold, water leaks (damp spots), and paint/plaster problems on walls and ceilings, though no violations were ultimately issued upon inspection.

The building has had several concerning safety issues addressed through violations, including a 2024 citation for a defective fire escape drop ladder that required replacement. Historical violations show past problems with fire escape obstructions in 2020 and 2018, and an unlawful security door installation in Apartment 4. While the complaint history shows multiple building-wide issues, particularly with heating systems, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual filings showing zero cases since 2019.

Recent inspections for rodent control conducted in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 have consistently passed, indicating effective pest management. The property has experienced multiple "Work Without Permits" compliance inspections in recent years, most recently in early 2025, with varying results ranging from "No Violation" to "Compliance Inspection Performed." The building is currently facing an active DOB violation issued in 2021, though details were not provided in the records. Regular maintenance and safety inspections, including those for rodent control and bedbug monitoring, suggest ongoing property management oversight, though the recurring heating issues and recent water concerns indicate potential infrastructure maintenance challenges.