242 East 71 Street
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 12 recorded HPD violations, above the Upper East Side average of 7.7.
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How 242 East 71 Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 3066 buildings in this neighborhood, 1226 have a higher predicted risk.
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What's in the 242 East 71 Street report
| Total units | 11 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | — |
| Gross area | — |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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242 East 71 Street event timeline
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | A | Original | (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. | Nov Sent Out |
| 02/03/2023 | A | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Refit Front Building Entrance Door At Public Hall, 1St Story | Violation Dismissed |
| 01/30/2023 | C | Original | § 27-2033 Adm Code Provide Ready Access To Buildings Heating System Door Locked At Boiler Room | Violation Dismissed |
| 02/01/2023 | C | Original | § 27-2031 Adm Code Provide Hot Water At All Hot Water Fixtures In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 5E, 5Th Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Violation Dismissed |
| 02/01/2023 | C | Original | § 27-2029 Adm Code Provide An Adequate Supply Of Heat For The Apartment In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 5E, 5Th Story, 1St Apartment From North At East | Violation Dismissed |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2023 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 5E |
| 01/30/2023 | Electric – Power Outage | Non Emergency | Close | 5E |
| 02/12/2023 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 3W |
| 02/06/2023 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 3W |
| 02/02/2023 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2023 | Heat/Hot Water | Apartment Only | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 02/07/2023 | Heat/Hot Water | Apartment Only | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 02/02/2023 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 01/31/2023 | Electric | Power Outage | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 01/31/2023 | Heat/Hot Water | Apartment Only | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | 1707254 | Closed | 04 | 10/23/2025 |
| 10/16/2025 | 1707255 | Closed | 04 | 10/27/2025 |
| 02/21/2025 | 1689117 | Closed | 1X | 03/05/2026 |
| 08/16/2024 | 1675325 | Closed | 1A | 09/11/2024 |
| 01/31/2023 | 1627886 | Closed | 4A | 02/17/2023 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2025 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | C-Construction Other Optional | The Dob Hereby Orders You To Stop All Work Under Job #M00665110 Immediately - Except To Make Site Safe - Due To Site Safety Manager Withdrawal | 03/05/2026 |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2026 | 39553564Z | Active | Failure To Perform Adequate Pre-Use Equipment Inspections To Detect Part Deficiencies. This Negligence Resulted In An Incident Involving 2 Pedestrians During Concrete Pumping Operations And Created Hazards. Re | $5,000 |
| 04/08/2026 | 39552801Z | Active | At Time Of Inspection, Observed Construction Fence Not Painted Hunter Green; Permit For Fence Issued 5/21/2025 Prior To Code Color Change, Therefore Required To Comply With Prior Standard. Contrary To Bc 3307.7 | $2,500 |
| 11/03/2023 | 39098716R | Resolve | Work Without Permit In Exposure One , One New Illuminated Sign From 2023 Approx. 10Ft L X 2.5Ft H X 2.5Ft D Mention "Grab N Go " With Black Background ., Obtain All Permits; Required Permit. | $3,125 |
| 11/23/2022 | 35665903P | Resolve | Occupancy Contrary To That Allowed By The Cofo#120050817.Illegal Occupancy Noted On 1St Floor Front Store On The Left Has Been Converted/Occupied As A Massage Parlor With Unlicensed Physical Treatment Masseuse | $2,500 |
| 11/23/2022 | 35665904R | Resolve | Illegal Use In A Commercial District.Unlicensed Physical Treatment Establishment,A Prohibited Use Per Zr12-10 Operating In A C1-9 District On 1St Floor Left Side With Business As"Crystal Spa"Noted A Masseuse Wh | $1,250 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 | $41,600,000 | C7 | Upper East Side (59-79) | |
| 12/21/2007 | $0 | C7 | Upper East Side (59-79) |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/21/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 03/20/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 11/15/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
| 12/04/2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2020 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2021 | Compliance | Passed |
| 08/03/2021 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 07/08/2021 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity And Other Reason |
| 02/19/2021 | Initial | Passed |
| 12/17/2019 | Initial | Passed |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | Initial Permit | Construction Fence | Open Space | Filing For Construction Fence. | Permit Issued | 02/19/2026 |
| 07/07/2025 | Initial Permit | Protection And Mechanical Methods | Floor Number(s) 1 through 5 | Use Of Chute At The Time Of Full Demolition In Conjunction With The Demo Application | Signed-Off | 07/07/2025 |
| 07/03/2025 | Initial Permit | Full Demolition | Full Demolition To A Five Story Building | Signed-Off | 07/03/2025 | |
| 06/02/2025 | Initial Permit | Supported Scaffold | Floor Number(s) 1 through 6 | Installation Of A Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed And Medium Duty Pipe Scaffold As Per Plans During General Construction Work. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. Sidewalk Shed & Pipe Scaffold To Comply With Chapter 33 Of Nyc Building Code Of 2022. | Permit Issued | 06/02/2025 |
| 06/02/2025 | Initial Permit | Sidewalk Shed | Sidewalk | Installation Of A Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed And Medium Duty Pipe Scaffold As Per Plans During General Construction Work. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. Sidewalk Shed & Pipe Scaffold To Comply With Chapter 33 Of Nyc Building Code Of 2022. | Permit Issued | 06/02/2025 |
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