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20 West 72 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01124-0046Map

Owner of record: Franconia Apts INC

20 West 72 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 128 residential units across 16 floors. The owner of record is Franconia Apts INC. HPD has recorded 131 housing violations here, most recently on November 7, 2024. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
131
DOB violations
63
ECB violations
34
HPD complaints
98

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 7, 2024

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 5% of the building's 128 apartments
Down from 11 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 131

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective first eletrical outlet from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 603, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 603

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 603, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 603

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all interior wood trims,jambs,header,stool,and apron window at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 603, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 603

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 603, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 603

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 603, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 603

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all interior wood trims,jambs,header,stool,and apron window at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 603, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 603

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 603, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 603

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 603, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 603

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste pipe in the kitchen located at apt 603, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 603

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 603, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 603

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at 1st building front entrance door from east at north at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at 2nd building front entrance door from east at north at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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 2, 2022

    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

    Aug 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Aug 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 ... at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 20, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Aug 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at window in the 1st room from north located at apt 503, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 503

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls at closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 503, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 503

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling (5 sq.ft.) and north wall(5 sq. ft.) at closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 503, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 503

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper and lower sash at window at east in the 1st room from north located at apt 503, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 503

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and west walls around sink in the kitchen located at apt 503, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 503

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 503, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 503

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north, east and west walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 503, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 503

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 503, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 503

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 503

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 503, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 503

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 10sq. ft and east wall approx. 8 sq. ft in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 503, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 503

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 503, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 503

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at all walls in the kitchen located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 503

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 503

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 503

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 503

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit base cabinet door on north wall in the kitchen located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 503

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sashes in the kitchen located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 503

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 15 square feet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 503

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 808, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 808

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 808, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 808

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ...missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1005, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 24, 2013 · Apt 1005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1005, 10th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2013 · Apt 1005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1005, 10th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2013 · Apt 1005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 603, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2009 · Apt 603

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 63

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 2, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 29, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 29, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 29, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 31, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 6, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

    May 31, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 1, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 1, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    Borough commissioner has issued a notice of immediate stop work order under job #121979467 due to commissioner's orders

    Jan 23, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    The borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped for application #121979467 due to the contractor has withdrawn as permit holder. stop all work make site safe contact commissioners office immediately

    Jan 20, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 11, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 11, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 24, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 24, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 24, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 17, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 13, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 13, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 13, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012

    Jan 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 18, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 8, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 8, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Cycle 7 unsafe report was filed

    Feb 21, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 13, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 4, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 4, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 30, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 1, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 1, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 1, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 24, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 24, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 24, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 21, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 21, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Marquee other required

    Cmq-marquee other required

    Apr 15, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 3, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p14222

    Nov 4, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 34

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain/display onsite drawings/docs required by ch33/.atoi on active jobsite,observed suspended scfs installed@exp1&3&tiebacks connected to parapet clamps.upon request for installation&preinstallat

    Jun 9, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work doesnt conform to approved const docs &/or approved amendments.atoi on active jobsite,observed pipe scf erected@exp3 setbackof 9fl approx80' in ht&exp4 approx 50' in ht.pipe scf@exp4 missing crossbraces th

    Jun 9, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved [email protected] on active jobsite of existing 15sty occupied bldg,observed sws [email protected] request for sws plans&tpp,none was available or provided.sws installation under

    Jun 9, 2021 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work doesnt conform to approved const docs &/or approved amendments (ssp) atoi on existing occupied 15stybldg,observed roof protection missing over adj bldg@exp4 contrary to ssp-004.01 dated11/10/20.outrigger p

    Jun 9, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Built contrary to approved plan.all equipment must be installed as percd5/approved plan.atoi on active jobsite,observed suspended scfs installed that are contrary to plan.suspended platforms equipped w/motors c

    Jun 9, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Adjust steadying plates on top of car. shorten compensation chain. remove prior elevator company name from machine room and provide new company on main line and controller. clean dirty pit

    Jul 10, 2020 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection in gas meter room i observed wax bandage used on gas riser., repair and/replace

    May 28, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39003895r issued on 06/07/19,& to file a cert to correction pursuant to 28.201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an accepted cert has not yet been filed despi

    Apr 2, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Building altered and occupied without a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 and 28-118.3.2. noted: work completed under alt 1 job # 122222282 and new c of o not issued., obtain a valid c of o or discontinue illegal

    Jun 7, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    05x10, 12q03,05h11,16j01,53b14,100m07,76j01,17h11,13x10,32j01,26r11,40d06. 05x10-zone lock restrictor inoperative; 12q-replace car door hangers. 05h-replace braille tags; 16j-adjust to ()code; 53b-shorten gover

    Jul 24, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Work w/out permit.work noted:new walk-in freezer installed @south/west area of "the ribbon" restaurant @1st fl kitchen area creating a total of 3 walk-in freezers w/doors.plumbing,(hvac)(cobling) & electrical w

    Jul 16, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3310.8.3 failure to comply rules promulgated by the(commissar) - site safety rule -no site safety log on site at time of inspection -3 suspended scaffolds on site,men working -foreman on site -part time

    Apr 23, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. -no approved plans on site for material hoist & outrigger beams. remedy: provide plans partial stop work order on suspended scaffold

    Aug 28, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Special rigger failed to place appropriate "danger" signs while using rigging equipment. noted: no danger signs posted during ll11/inspection using rigging equipment during local law inspection danger signs mus

    Dec 9, 2011

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Workers on scaffold w/o a certificate of fitness. licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirements.

    Oct 16, 2007 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit work noted on 2fl lower roof pressure treated wood installers to create a deck from apt 203 & 204.remedy:obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Dec 28, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg in apt 504 sheetrock ceiling has collapsed exposing brick & steel with lear coming out of concrete.remedy:maintain bldg stop leak & make all necessary repairs to ceiling & concrete

    Sep 15, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/32a/34a/40/50/50a/50b. 50-sail switch on fresh air fan to boiler room defective. 50a-compression tank on domestic water pump defective. 50b-debris in boiler room.

    May 23, 2006 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    83 83-operating elevator without an equipment use permit "sign certificate" rem 212 566 5524 to arrange for appointment to finalize ebn 41-99

    Apr 13, 2004 · Penalty $300

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    83 83-operating elevator without an equipment use permit "sign off certificate" rem call 212 566-5524 to arrange for appointment to finilaze41-99

    Apr 13, 2004 · Penalty $300

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    28b/50 50a 50)missing " h " stamping on steel boiler. 50a) two (2) dogs and nuts missing on front clean-out door of boiler.

    Apr 12, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,19,24a,32a,48a,50a,34b,50b. 50a-oil leak under burner.50b-waste oil in boiler room

    Feb 24, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    1)failure to provide 3" fns at stair floor landings. from 16th through 1st flrs on the staircase side. 2)failure to provide stair 3" letter 1d signs on floor-16th to 1st/lobby on the hallway side of staircase

    Oct 29, 2003 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall at north elevation of 15th floor decorative terracotta columns framing windows broken and disloged & cracked units throughout.remedy:provide protection & make area saf

    Feb 22, 2001 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted on north elevation,multiple,unsecured installation of ac units at various windows over looking public side walk@72 street.remedy:take precaution to protect the p

    Feb 22, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall.noted:at no. elevation e. side of 15th fl. decorative terracotta broken and dislodged & cracked units through out. remedy:provide protection & make area safe forthwith.

    Mar 10, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: an awning/canopy has been erected and attached to building approx 4'x25' red cloth name trattoria sambuca 1st floor restaurant. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or

    Oct 14, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Limitations on business entrance show window and sighs contrary to thezoning resolution (r-10 district)restaruant at 1st story has a primarybusiness entrance show window and sign within a distance of 20'-0"

    Nov 20, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plan #a-2 dated october 27, 1995 under derective 14/1975 and application #10143148. noted: swg. show two windows opposite each other at access to the elevator actual two doors

    Aug 12, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. noted: accessory commericial use changed to outside of building-from within lobby-contrary to plans. remedy: provide approved plans.

    Jul 15, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy: c.o. #93332 dt. 12.15:88. noted: created/ arranged dining space in the rear of restaurant (garden) by putting table & umbrellas-1st floor reme

    Apr 16, 1992 · Penalty $285

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit in apartment 1406 work noted: existing walls and ceiling covered with new sheetrock.2 new sheetrock and tile work done in kitchen and bathroom and apartment#1406. remedy: stop all work

    Mar 14, 1992

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy:have approved pa plans available fo inspection.

    Feb 11, 1991 · Penalty $115

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide adequate protection for sidewalks and walkways during construction operations section of brick parapet walls approx 10-0 feet in length has been removed at center front facade

    Nov 9, 1988 · Penalty $750

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 603

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 603

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 603

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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 603

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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 603

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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 603

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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 603

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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 603

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  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 603

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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503

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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503

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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503

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  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503

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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503

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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503

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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603

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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603

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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603

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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603

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  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603

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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603

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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603

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  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603

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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603

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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 808

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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 808

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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 808

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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 808

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  • General

    Stairs

    Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 906A

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 1006A

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 1005

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 604

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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 22, 2009 · Apt 603

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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 21, 2009 · Apt 603

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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 10, 2007 · Apt 808

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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 10, 2007 · Apt 808

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 11, 2007 · Apt 407

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 13, 2007 · Apt 608

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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 27, 2006 · Apt 1101

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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 504

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  • General

    Mold

    Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 504

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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 504

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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 1101

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 608

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 608

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 608

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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 8, 2006 · Apt 603

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  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    May 8, 2006 · Apt 603

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Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 27, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Jul 17, 2026$930,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Apr 16, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Apr 2, 2026$350,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jan 13, 2026$425,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Dec 15, 2025$700,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1925
Floors
16
Residential units
128
Building area
127,961 ft²
Lot area
10,216 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1124 / 46
Assessed value
$15,845,850
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #104544, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.

Questions about 20 West 72 Street

Who owns 20 West 72 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Franconia Apts INC.

Does 20 West 72 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 131 housing violations at this property.

Is 20 West 72 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 5% of its 128 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 20 West 72 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 20 West 72 Street?

It has 128 residential units and 129 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.