You need to enable JavaScript to use this site.71 West 68th Street, Manhattan Report | Augrented NYC Apartment Ratings & Reviews
Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

71 West 68th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

3
DOB Complaints
3
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 71 West 68th Street

The five-story, ten-unit building at 71 West 68th Street, owned by Joanna Ostrander, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues since 2018. Most notably, there are persistent violations related to low-pressure inspection filings from 2018-2019 and 2020-2021 that remain active as of June 2023. The building faced irregular heating and hot water issues, with emergency complaints in November 2019, and had paint/plaster concerns in August 2018, though these were resolved with inspections showing no violations in the latter case.

In 2018, there were serious concerns about illegal occupancy and construction in the cellar level, including unauthorized bathroom installation, inadequate egress requirements, and illegal hotel room usage, leading to a Partial Vacate Order. The Department of Buildings records show multiple inspection attempts regarding illegal conversions and construction work, with a recent 2025 Oath Violation served. More recent records show improved conditions regarding pest management, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2023-2024 indicating no infested units, though the building previously had annual violations requiring bedbug reporting from 2021-2024.

The property has undergone various rodent inspections, with mixed results recorded throughout 2018-2025, including instances of rat activity in 2022 and 2024, but recent inspections in 2023-2025 have passed. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing various housing code violations, with the most recent Housing Maintenance Code inspection in 2024 showing no active violations as of the report date. While many past issues have been resolved, the active low-pressure inspection violations and the history of unauthorized modifications to the building structure warrant attention.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
This report is created with AI and based on the most recent 10 data items in each category. Full reports with 50+ data points are available to subscribers.

71 West 68th Street Report Contents

Download Full Report for 71 West 68th Street

Sign up to download the full building report in PDF or Excel format

Sign Up for Free

71 West 68th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Upper West Side.

Building Characteristics

Total units 10
Year built 1894
Total area 6151 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A
Preview of building report data and features

Unlock Complete Building History

Get access to comprehensive violation records, court cases, landlord portfolios, and detailed maintenance history for this building and thousands of others.

Full violation history
Landlord portfolios
Court case records
PDF/Excel reports
Sign Up for Free Access
No credit card required • Instant access

Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
3
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Map and Aerial View of 71 West 68th Street

Street Map View

Loading street map...

Click and drag to explore the area
Satellite View

Loading satellite view...

Aerial view of the surrounding area

Reviews of 71 West 68th Street

See what current and past tenants have to say

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience living at this property. Your review helps future tenants make informed decisions.

Rate your experience Share honest feedback Help other tenants

Share Your Experience

Help future tenants by leaving an honest review of this property

Login Required

You must be logged in to leave a review. Join our community and share your experience!

Login to Continue
Don't have an account? Sign up here

71 West 68th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

71 West 68th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

Full Building Data for 71 West 68th Street

Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 71 West 68th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2019-11-092019-11-11Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2018-08-092018-08-29Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 71 West 68th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-03-16ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-02-16ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2021-04-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 71 West 68th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2019-11-09 18:16HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2018-08-09 10:29PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 71 West 68th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16947152025-05-02CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2025-05-02Oath Violation Served (2025-05-02)
15035492019-03-06CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-04-09Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-04-11)
14920552018-10-10CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2018-10-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-10-11)
14899842018-09-18CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2018-10-09Partial Vacate Order Served (2018-10-09)
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 71 West 68th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 71 West 68th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 71 West 68th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-05-210002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-05-080002021-11-012022-10-31
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 71 West 68th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-18InitialPassed
2024-03-29ComplianceRat Activity
2024-02-27InitialRat Activity
2023-07-19InitialPassed
2022-04-22BAITBait applied
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 71 West 68th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
Sign in to view this data.

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 71 West 68th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
Sign in to view this data.

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 71 West 68th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-10-0935347607RMIRIAM HARTOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS.C OF O STORES THAT CELLAR IS TO BE OFFICE BOILER ROOM & STORAGES.C OF O #43202.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED AT CELLARRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-10-0935347608ZMIRIAM HARTFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER LACK OF REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEASN OF EGRESS FOR EVRY FLOOR PER BC 1018(2008 CODE):1021..1(2014 CODE) FOR APT 1/A CELLAR LEVEL & 27-366 PREVIOUS VIOLATION #35RESOLVE0.00.0
2018-10-0935347609KMARIAM HARTWORK WITHOUT PERMIT.WORK NOTED AT CELLAR LEVEL OF APT 1/A INSTALL WATER & WASTE LINE TO CREATE 3 PIECE BATHROOM:CREATE OPENING IN FLOOR TO INSTALL TIME BETWEEN 1ST FLOOR & CELLAR. OBTAIN PERMITRESOLVE0.00.0
First five items shown. Sign up to see more.

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 71 West 68th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
Sign in to view this data.

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 71 West 68th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
Sign in to view this data.

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 71 West 68th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
Sign in to view this data.

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 71 West 68th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
Sign in to view this data.

Sign in to view this data.
Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 71 West 68th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 71 West 68th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
Sign in to view this data.

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

DateTypeResult
Sign in to view this data.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
Sign in to view this data.

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 71 West 68th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 71 West 68th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 71 West 68th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
Sign in to view this data.

Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

How 71 West 68th Street Compares

Loading comparison data...

Compare with buildings in Upper West Side:

0

Comparable Buildings

0

Better Rated

0

Worse Rated

Preview of building report data and features

Unlock Complete Building History

Get access to comprehensive violation records, court cases, landlord portfolios, and detailed maintenance history for this building and thousands of others.

Full violation history
Landlord portfolios
Court case records
PDF/Excel reports
Sign Up for Free Access
No credit card required • Instant access

Nearby Buildings

Search More Buildings in Upper West Side