72 University Place
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00568-0019Map
Owner of record: 72 Manhattan Realty LLC
72 University Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 72 Manhattan Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 15
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 52
- ANon-hazardous
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.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction debris at basement
Aug 17, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at bulkhead door to roof
Dec 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 18, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing 1 sty public hall.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement & mortar at exterior front parapit wall bldg front.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material north wall vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective treads 6th & 7th up from cellar stairs cellar.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light switch at top of stairs to cellar 1 sty public hall.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors door at cellar stairs 1 sty public hall.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material south wall at cellar stairs.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall & boiler room door.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door at boiler room entrance way cellar.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box 1 sty public hall.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stys public hall.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator 2 sty public hall.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs landing and floor at all stys public hall.
Jun 29, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the 1 sty public hall.
Jun 29, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of no electricity supply all stys thru out bldg.
Jun 26, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
Jun 26, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at second sty public hall.
Jun 26, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Jun 26, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Jun 26, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at 2 to 3 sty public hall staircase 98009028 er1.
Mar 18, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at 3 sty east apt 3e mr jenkins 475-2072. located at apt 3e
Mar 18, 1998 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at southeast room 3 sty east apt 3e. located at apt 3e
Mar 18, 1998 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Mar 15, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sprinkler at 2 sty public hall ceiling.
Sep 20, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster at 2 to 3 sty public hall stair.
Sep 20, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective voice intercom 1 sty vestibule to 2 sty rear apt 2w. located at apt 2w
Sep 20, 1988 · Apt 2W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade at 2 to 4 sty public hall stairs.
Sep 20, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires cellar throughout.
Mar 26, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling of cellar at center.
Mar 26, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls of 1st sty vestibule.
Mar 26, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration opening created between store and cellar center east stairs installed.
Mar 26, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration opening created between store and cellar at rear stairs installed.
Mar 26, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing sign.
Mar 26, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 25, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Electrical wires defective and hung onto pull switch cord-boiler name plate missing-no drip onto back flow valve; correct all violating conditions, submit a certificate of correction.
May 14, 2021 · Penalty $655
Resolve - Class - 2
28-116.4.1.failure to obtain certificate of compliance for carrier hvac unit installed on roof.noted:cited hvac is above 3 tons & is operating at 1st fl roof @ rear of premises.remedy:obtain certificate of comp
Nov 5, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3007.1.installation of mechanical service equipment prior to obtaining a certificate of compliance.noted:carrier hvac unit installed on rear 1st floor roof.remedy:obtain all necessary certifications & permits
Nov 5, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit.noted:steel "i" beam dunnage installed across parapet walls of rear,1st fl roof & supports carrier hvac unit above 3 tons.reemdy:obtain a permit.
Nov 5, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. - non-conforming work noted. (1) compressor installed at 1st story rear. - (2) three fans & shed built on roof 1st story rear. (3) blower installed on 1st story rear.
Jul 12, 1993 · Penalty $125
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not to approved plan none conforming worked noted. stair to erecting loft not installed in 1st story rear as per approved plans. #10062688 approved 06/02/93/ remedy: install stair case to exiting lof
Jul 12, 1993
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 9, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 7, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 4W
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2016 · Apt 2W
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 21, 2007 · Apt 2W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 2W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 4, 2007 · Apt 5W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 2W
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2006 · Apt 2W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2006 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,374 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,122 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-7
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 568 / 19
- Assessed value
- $2,724,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106394, last renewed Jan 13, 2026.
Questions about 72 University Place
Who owns 72 University Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 72 Manhattan Realty LLC.
Does 72 University Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 72 University Place rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 72 University Place built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 72 University Place?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.