70 Forsyth Street
70 Forsyth Street in Chinatown, Manhattan, has 15 open HPD violations, and 18 of 18 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (68/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 18 units · Built 1900
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 68/100)
- 15 open housing violations, none in the most serious class.
- 4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- No housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 18 of 18 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (15 open), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Expired Sep 30, 2024, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
15 open violations: 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 11 class B, 2 class A, 2 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 1 issued in the last 12 months. 29 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2009-09-24. Newest violation issued 2026-04-29.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class B: Floor or stair defect (hallway). PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, issued 2009-09-24. HPD violation 3895073
- Class B: Garbage not removed (hallway). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF GARBAGE CANS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2009-09-24. HPD violation 5367418
- Class B: Floor or stair defect (hallway). PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERMIC TILE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2009-09-24. HPD violation 3895085
- Class B: Fire escape defect. SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOSEHOLD ITEMS AT 5TH STY BALCONY,FRONT WEST AT FIRE ESCAPE, issued 2009-09-24. HPD violation 7296194
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FRONT ENTRANCE LOCK PREVENTING ACCESS TO BELLS AT APTS., issued 2009-09-24. HPD violation 2629289
- Class B: Fire escape defect. SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 6 STY NORTHWEST APT 18. , SECTION '' '' (apt 18), issued 2009-09-24. HPD violation 2629319
- Class B: Roof defect (hallway). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF WOOD STORED 5 STY PUBLIC HALL TO BULKHEAD., issued 2009-09-24. HPD violation 2629359
- Class B: Garbage not removed (hallway). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS WOOD GARBAGE ETC ALL STYS PUBLIC HALL., issued 2009-09-24. HPD violation 2629366
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 4 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 4 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
18 of 18 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 18 in 2024, 18 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 70 FORSYTH STREET INC. Head officer: MICHAEL C YEUNG. Managing agent: 70 FORSYTH STREET INC. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Mar 18, 2024. HPD registration expired Sep 30, 2024 and had not been renewed as of Oct 3, 2026. Buildings with 3+ units must register with HPD every year.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1003060005, HPD building ID 21633. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Grand St (B, D), 2 min walk
- Bowery (J, Z), 5 min walk
- East Broadway (F), 6 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 15 open (11 class B, 2 class A, 2 class I). 4 rent-impairing | −32 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.