A family-held pre-war rental with zero open violations and deep ownership roots.
This 52-unit building has been held by the same family-run management since the late 1970s. That long-term stability shows in an operational file with zero open violations. Three things to know:
Ownership has been stable here for half a century. The building has been passed down through entities tied to Harlington Realty since a 1976 deed transfer. This kind of multi-decade family hold is rare for a 52-unit Manhattan rental, and it usually means a more consistent management approach than you get with institutional developers.
Active construction nearby is driving neighborhood noise calls. While the building itself carries no open violations, the surrounding three blocks logged 55 noise complaints over the last year. That includes 18 complaints specifically about work before or after legal hours, plus 13 calls about heavy construction equipment.
A recent unsanitary condition complaint remains open. An apartment in the building reported a pest issue on July 26, 2026, which remains open. While the overall record is remarkably clear of open code violations, it is worth checking if the building's monthly exterminator service has recently treated the line.
Quieter signals on this building and the blocks around it:
226 East 70th Street is a 52-unit building in Manhattan, New York City (BBL 1014240029). This building is associated with Harlington Properties LLC. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1921, this elevator apartment building sits in Manhattan and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 15 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed July 26, 2026.
The building last changed hands on January 1, 1995, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 89/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 1G at 226 East 70th Street has no violations, 2 permits filed ($240K, latest 2021).
Unit 1H at 226 East 70th Street has no violations, 2 permits filed ($240K, latest 2021).
Unit 5D at 226 East 70th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($48K, latest 2014).
Unit 5C at 226 East 70th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($50K, latest 2013).
Unit 3C at 226 East 70th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($50K, latest 2013).
Unit 5B at 226 East 70th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($65K, latest 2009).
Unit 4E at 226 East 70th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($65K, latest 2009).
Unit 4C at 226 East 70th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($70K, latest 2009).
Unit 5A at 226 East 70th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($50K, latest 2009).
Unit 5H at 226 East 70th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($42K, latest 2008).
Unit 3B at 226 East 70th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($42K, latest 2008).
Unit 4H at 226 East 70th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($42K, latest 2008).
Unit 3H at 226 East 70th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($42K, latest 2008).
Unit 4G at 226 East 70th Street has no open violations (7 past violations).
Unit 3G at 226 East 70th Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
Unit 1E at 226 East 70th Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
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