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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 52

  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction debris at basement

    Aug 17, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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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  • I

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at bulkhead door to roof

    Dec 20, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective treads 6th & 7th up from cellar stairs cellar.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors door at cellar stairs 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material south wall at cellar stairs.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    Replace with new the missing door at boiler room entrance way cellar.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stys public hall.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator 2 sty public hall.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs landing and floor at all stys public hall.

    Jun 29, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at second sty public hall.

    Jun 26, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing balusters at 2 to 3 sty public hall staircase 98009028 er1.

    Mar 18, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Mar 15, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose sprinkler at 2 sty public hall ceiling.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing baluster at 2 to 3 sty public hall stair.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balustrade at 2 to 4 sty public hall stairs.

    Sep 20, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.