How well maintained is this building?

There are 114 open HPD violations on record, including 38 Class C (the city's most serious category).

Is this building rent-stabilized?

Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.

How noisy is this building?

Neighbors filed 38 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.

How responsive is management to problems?

Resolved violations at this building closed in about 317 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.

What does it cost to live here?

We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Bensonhurst is about $2,119/month for a one-bedroom.

1953 70th Street

Bensonhurst·Brooklyn

🔴4 Pest Alerts

⚪Pre-War

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated Jul 1

Sources: NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Housing Preservation & Development +1 more

Building overview

Area Avg$2,1191-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations38 critical

BuildingWalk-up

Data as of Jul 1, 2026

Building Quality

How is this calculated?

0.0/ 10Significant Issues

Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.

Unit Value

How is this calculated?

Limited data — verify with a tour.

Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.

Highlights

What's great about this place

Pre-war character
Built in 1927

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Open critical violations
38 Class C (immediately hazardous)
Top complaint type at this building
38 noise complaints in past year
Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood
38 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)

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About this building

A 4-story building located in Bensonhurst, containing 55 residential units. Built in 1927.

Neighborhood

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The neighborhood: Bensonhurst

Brooklyn · 12,809 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $2,119 1BR · $2,500 2BR

BeachEndSeaWest

4 subway stations nearby

3 parks · 1.3 acres · incl. Lt. Joseph Petrosino Park

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Available Units

0 active

No past listings.

Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.

Safety & Violations

Safety Record

114

Active Violations

Open HPD violations on record for this building.

Top issues

Water/Plumbing22
Structural20
Lead Paint18

Severity Key

Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)

Show Critical Only (Class C)

Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOTWATER EXCEEDED ALLOWED TEMPERATURE OF THE 130.F DEGREES AT HOTWATER FIXTURES, IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C10, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Apr 3, 2026Class C
Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C10, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Apr 3, 2026Class C
Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES SPRINGS, IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT C10, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Apr 3, 2026Class C
Heat/Hot Water
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
Apr 2, 2026Class C
Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT C10, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'', AT SOUTH
Apr 2, 2026Class C

Market Value Estimate

Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.

Comp Matrix

Unit Type	This Bldg	Area Avg	Diff.
1 Bed	—	$2,119	—
2 Bed	—	$2,500	—
3+ Bed	—	$3,600	—

Value Verdict

Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.

Rent vs. Buy Analysis

No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.

Management & Operations

Management & Performance

Owner/Operator

BENSONHURST AVENUE HOLDINGS II LLC

Responsiveness Score

317days

Average time to resolve violations

Slower than NYC average (45 days)

We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.

Living here — quick answers

Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.

How well maintained is this building?: There are 114 open HPD violations on record, including 38 Class C (the city's most serious category).
Is this building rent-stabilized?: Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
How noisy is this building?: Neighbors filed 38 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
How responsive is management to problems?: Resolved violations at this building closed in about 317 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
What does it cost to live here?: We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Bensonhurst is about $2,119/month for a one-bedroom.

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