72 West 69 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01121-0062Map
Owner of record: 181-199 Columbus Ave LLC
72 West 69 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1893 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 181-199 Columbus Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 12
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 22
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door not self-closing in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor and ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and latch assembly installed at bottom of front entrance door building at public hall, 1st story
Sep 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch assembly installed at bottom of vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at or near mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Sep 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective parquet wood floor and subfloring in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2017
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
Nov 3, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling boiler room and cellar at rear.
Apr 22, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 28, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 3, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #88655 indicates store & restaurant @1st fl however @time of insp observed fitness conter or physical culture establishment present on 1st fl contrary to c of o.
Mar 27, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. work noed: having erected full height partitions inexisting bldg lobby to change the layout of 1st flr commercial space, with out obtaining all approvals and permit from dept of bldg.note:
Nov 29, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: a partition constructed w/ 2 doors & bucks, sheetrock wall & metal doors. 90 % completed, 1st fl vestibule& rear 1st fl area. remedy: stop all work, obtain a permit if feasible
Oct 6, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.noted:subdivided 1-apt. on thired floor from 3apts to 4apts 2-apton 5fl-from 2apts to 3apts whichin contrary rto c.o. #88665dt 5/22/88 remedy:obtain permit &approval from nyc dept of bldg
Mar 9, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy c o #88665/dt5/22188 noted subdivided apts on 3 floor from 3 apts to 4 apts. apts on 5 fl.from 2 apts to 3apts.remedy.obtain amended c o
Mar 9, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 5S
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 16, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 15, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 3B
Close
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- General
Locks
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1893
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 13,220 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,515 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-8A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1121 / 62
- Assessed value
- $2,672,550
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #135411, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.
Questions about 72 West 69 Street
Who owns 72 West 69 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 181-199 Columbus Ave LLC.
Does 72 West 69 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 72 West 69 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 27% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 72 West 69 Street built?
City records list 1893 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 72 West 69 Street?
It has 15 residential units and 17 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.