42 West 70th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

42 West 70th Street is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building located in NYC's Upper West Side, constructed in 1892 and currently owned by Jonathan Chen. The building has undergone several inspections and monitoring activities over recent years, with particular attention paid to compliance with bedbug reporting requirements. Between 2021 and 2024, the building received consistent violations for failing to submit annual bedbug reports, though subsequent filings indicate zero infested or eradicated units during those periods.

More recently, between 2023 and 2024, the building has been cited for not filing mandatory external low-pressure inspection reports, with active violations remaining as of September 2024. The property has experienced multiple complaint investigations in 2025, primarily related to construction activities and work without proper permits. While seven complaints were investigated between February and May 2025 regarding illegal after-hours work, excessive debris, and unauthorized construction work, all were closed with "No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection" findings. Two ECB violations were recorded in April 2022 against Paul Toth Excavation Inc.

relating to construction safety compliance, both of which were resolved with no penalties. The building's recent rodent inspection records (2022-2025) show consistent passing results, indicating effective pest control measures. The property has continuously filed timely rodent inspections since 2015, demonstrating compliance with housing maintenance standards. While there have been various violations and complaints recorded against the building, most recent inspections and filings suggest improved compliance with health and safety requirements, though the active low-pressure inspection violations remain outstanding as of the latest available data.