Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

70 Hill Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

23
DOB Complaints
70
311 Housing Calls
52
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

46
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 46% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 70 Hill Street

The 4-story, 17-unit residential building at 70 Hill Street in Cypress Hills, owned by Vincent Pantina, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years (2024-2025) that warrant attention. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water system failures, including the most recent incident in May 2025. The building has also faced persistent safety concerns regarding fire escape accessibility, with multiple complaints of blocked or unsafe conditions leading to violation citations.

Additionally, there have been recurring issues with garbage and recycling storage areas, resulting in both emergency and non-emergency violations throughout 2024-2025. The building's history includes significant maintenance and safety compliance issues, with several violations related to fire safety, egress obstruction, and building systems. In 2021-2022, there were multiple concerns regarding the fire escape systems and gas line installations, with violations recorded for inadequate sprinkler coverage in the laundromat and unauthorized gas piping work. More recently, in 2024-2025, the building has faced challenges with building system reliability, particularly concerning heating and hot water services.

While the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2021, with no reported cases in the past four years, there were historical rodent-related issues noted in inspection records from 2009-2014, though more recent inspections have shown compliance. The building's ongoing maintenance issues, particularly relating to heating systems and fire safety, combined with historical patterns of building code violations, suggest a need for continued monitoring of property conditions. However, it's worth noting that many recent complaints have been resolved through inspections that found no violations of housing laws, though this sometimes followed periods of tenant-reported problems. The property has also had several Department of Buildings violations dismissed in 2023 related to failure to certify corrections for hazardous conditions, indicating some lapses in communication between management and regulatory authorities.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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70 Hill Street Report Contents

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70 Hill StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 40% of buildings in Cypress Hills.

Building Characteristics

Total units 17
Year built 1927
Total area 18000 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

23
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
52
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
70
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
13
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 405 Crescent St, New York, NY 11208
  • 407 Crescent St, New York, NY 11208
  • 64 Hill St, New York, NY 11208
  • 66 Hill St, New York, NY 11208
  • 68 Hill St, New York, NY 11208
  • 70 Hill St, New York, NY 11208
  • 72 Hill St, New York, NY 11208

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70 Hill 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

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70 Hill 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

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 70 Hill 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
2025-05-272025-05-29Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-142025-05-15Safety-Fire EscapeImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-092025-04-27Safety-Fire EscapeEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-062025-04-27Safety-Fire EscapeEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-092025-04-27Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 70 Hill 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
2024-10-11CCloseNoneB2§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT B2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-09-11BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CARDBOARD BOXES BY EXIT DOOR LEADING TO REAR COURT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2023-08-16ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY2023-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
2022-03-15CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2022-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
2022-03-15BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKING DEVICE AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 70 Hill Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-27 17:00HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-14 14:50SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
2025-04-06 11:35SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
2025-01-10 06:32UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2025-01-09 13:43SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 70 Hill Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-06-05CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2025-06-06Oath Violation Served (2025-06-06)
2025-04-07CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2025-04-07Oath Violation Served (2025-04-07)
2025-02-01CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2025-02-02No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-02-02)
39834272024-11-07CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2024-11-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-11-08)
39756232024-09-06CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2024-09-06Oath Violation Served (2024-09-06)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 70 Hill Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 908029132023-12-21
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-01-03
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-01-03
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-01-03
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-01-03
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 70 Hill Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 70 Hill 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
2024-12-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-190002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-150002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-160002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-05-270002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 70 Hill Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2014-08-11CompliancePassed
2014-05-30InitialRat Activity
2012-10-19CompliancePassed
2012-10-04InitialFailed for Other R
2012-04-13InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 70 Hill 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
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 70 Hill 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
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 70 Hill Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-09-0639124159JPANTINA VINCENTOBSERVED AT EXP.2 (LEFT SIDE OF BUILDING) EXIT PASSAGEWAY FROM FIRE ESCAPE TO STREET PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED BY HOUSEHOLD DEBRIS AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. ALSO FLOWER POTS STORED ON FIRE ESCAPE BALCONY AT 4TH STORESOLVE3125.03125.0
2022-08-1039067783PVINCENT PANTINAFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSP. OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE #1/2/4 FIRE ESCAPE LANDINGS AND PATHWAYS OBSTRUCTED WITH WINDOW TYPE A/C UNITS INSTALLED ALONG WITH STEEL GATE WITH LRESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-05-2739041850KVINCENT PANTINAAT TIME OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED IN THE CELLAR NEW GAS PIPING INSTALLED APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET OF 3 INCH GAS PIPE IN THE CELLAR FROM THE GAS METER TO THE LAUNDROMAT WITHOUT A PERMIT. GAS METER IS LOCKED. 100%RESOLVE2500.00.0
2021-04-0739038919MVINCENT PANTINAAT TIME OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED IN THE LAUNDROMAT THE COMMERCIAL GAS DRYERS CONNECTED WITH GAS FLEX HOSE THAT MATERIAL IS NOT CODE COMPLIANT IN THE PLACE THEY WERE INSTALLED. THE COMMERCIAL DRYERS MUST BE HRESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-04-0739038920JVINCENT PANTINAAT TIME OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED IN THE LAUNDROMAT MULTIPLE COMMERCIAL GAS DRYERS WITHOUT SPRINKLER COVERAGE., PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIREDRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 70 Hill 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
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 70 Hill 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
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 70 Hill 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 70 Hill 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 70 Hill Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 70 Hill Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 70 Hill Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 70 Hill Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 70 Hill 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
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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

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