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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 131
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 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.
Mar 16, 2023
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 2, 2022
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
Aug 20, 2021
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.
Aug 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 20, 2021
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 public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Aug 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2021
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 603
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 603
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 603
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 603
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 603
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 603
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 503
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 603
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 808
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 808
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 808
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 808
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 906A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 1006A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 1005
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 604
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 22, 2009 · Apt 603
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 21, 2009 · Apt 603
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 10, 2007 · Apt 808
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 10, 2007 · Apt 808
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 11, 2007 · Apt 407
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 13, 2007 · Apt 608
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 27, 2006 · Apt 1101
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 504
Close - General
Mold
Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 504
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 504
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 1101
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 608
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 608
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 608
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 8, 2006 · Apt 603
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 8, 2006 · Apt 603
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 17, 2026 | $930,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 2, 2026 | $350,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jan 13, 2026 | $425,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $700,000 | Coops - 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.