9 West 70th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The 6-unit, 4-story building at 9 West 70th Street, owned by 9 West 70 LLC, has a history dating back to 1894 as a class A residence. The property experienced significant maintenance issues in late 2021 and early 2022, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems affecting the entire building in December 2021, followed by various plumbing problems in January 2022.

During January 2022 inspections, violations were documented regarding the sprinkler system and plumbing maintenance, with the building's mechanical systems being cited for inadequate maintenance, including blocked sprinkler heads and improper use of the boiler room as storage space. These violations led to Environmental Control Board penalties totaling $2,500, though records indicate these were eventually resolved. More recently, the building has shown improvement in pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the last three reporting periods (2025, 2024, and 2023).

Rodent inspections have produced mixed results; while the most recent inspection in March 2024 passed with no issues, prior inspections in 2023 showed rat activity. However, the building has maintained a generally good track record since 2015, with consistent passing results on multiple inspections except for the most recent period. Two notable violations recorded in 2022 were addressed, including a failure to certify correction of an immediately hazardous violation, though this was ultimately dismissed in July 2022.