NY Property Records

159 East 70 Street
Manhattan · New York County · 10021

02 · Walk-Up AptsSold $13,900,000 · Jul 2013 ↗
Owner of record
OwnerSchorsch, Nicholas S
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$314,100
Total assessed$1,996,650
Est. annual tax$139,184 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleFive to Six Families
Year built1878
Living area4,892 sq ft
Lot
Size0.04 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth19 × 100 ft
Lot sq ft1,908
Zoning
DistrictR8B
FAR2.56 built · 4.0 max residential · 4.0 max facility
Zoning map8c
Recorded documents · 10
ZONING LOT DESCRIPTION Mar 24, 2015
party one Schorsch, Nicholas S
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CERTIFICATE Mar 24, 2015
party 1 Chicago Title Insurance Company
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MORTGAGE $7,120,000 Aug 27, 2013
mortgagor/borrower Schorsch, Nicholas S; Schorsch, Shelley D
mortgagee/lender Bank Of America, N.A.
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DEED $13,900,000 Aug 27, 2013
grantor/seller Sillerman, Robert Fx
grantee/buyer Schorsch, Nicholas S; Schorsch, Shelley D
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MORTGAGE $2,000,000 Apr 29, 2008
mortgagor/borrower Sillerman, Robert F.X.
mortgagee/lender Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
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DEED May 5, 1999
grantor/seller Tomorrow Foundation
grantee/buyer Sillerman, Robert F.X.
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DEED Aug 18, 1998
grantor/seller Billsell, Elvira P.Co-Trustee; Lehman, Adelina L/W/T/ +1
grantee/buyer Tomorrow Foundation
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RELEASE OF ESTATE TAX LIEN Aug 18, 1998
decedent Lehman, Adelina Estate/
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RELEASE OF ESTATE TAX LIEN Aug 18, 1998
decedent Lehman, Adelina Estate/
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LANDMARK DESIGNATION Jul 2, 1982
party 1 Landmarks Preservtncomm
party 2 City Of New York
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DOB complaints — total 3 · open 0 · closed 3
Category 7J Closed Nov 16, 2021
Complaint 1587069
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Category 7J Closed Sep 21, 2021
Complaint 1582366
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Failure to maintain Closed Jan 20, 1999
Complaint 1063969
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HPD violations — total 25 · open 24 · closed 1
A · Non-hazardous Open Apr 29, 2026
(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.G
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I · Order to correct Open Nov 17, 2025
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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A · Non-hazardous Open Jun 4, 2025
(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.G
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I · Order to correct Open Nov 22, 2024
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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A · Non-hazardous Open Apr 1, 2024
(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.G
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I · Order to correct Open Nov 15, 2023
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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A · Non-hazardous Open Mar 15, 2023
(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.G
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I · Order to correct Open Nov 2, 2022
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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A · Non-hazardous Open Feb 15, 2022
(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.G
HPD ↗
I · Order to correct Open Feb 15, 2022
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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A · Non-hazardous Open Apr 1, 2021
(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.G
HPD ↗
I · Order to correct Open Apr 1, 2021
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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I · Order to correct Open Oct 25, 2019
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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I · Order to correct Open Oct 5, 2018
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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I · Order to correct Closed Oct 1, 2015
SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIV
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 3, 2000
SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN mice and roaches IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 3, 2000
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE grout at tile walls at bathtub IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STO
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 3, 2000
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE mechanical ventilation IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT
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A · Non-hazardous Open Nov 3, 2000
SECTION 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE mechanical fan and grill IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTM
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A · Non-hazardous Open Nov 3, 2000
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE mechanical stopper at washbasin IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FRO
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 3, 2000
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR north wall at radiator IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATE
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A · Non-hazardous Open Nov 3, 2000
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE electrical north wall outlet at radiator IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTME
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A · Non-hazardous Open Nov 3, 2000
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE water damaged sink cabinet IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM
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A · Non-hazardous Open Nov 3, 2000
SECTION 27-2027 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RAIN LEADER and or missing section to scupper box IN THE TERRACE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APART
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 3, 2000
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE painted sprinkler heads all stories public hall
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Deed & identifiers
SBL1014050025
SWIS620100
Parcel ID6201001014050025

Who owns 159 East 70 Street?

159 East 70 Street, Manhattan is owned by Schorsch, Nicholas S per the 2025 NYS assessment roll. It last sold for $13,900,000 in Jul 2013.
Public record, NYS tax roll 2025. Values are the assessor's, not an appraisal. Provided for informational purposes only — accuracy and completeness are not warranted or guaranteed; verify against official sources before relying on it. Disclaimer · Request redaction

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