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53 West 72 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01125-0001Map

Owner of record: Bldg 53 West 72nd Street LLC

53 West 72 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1889 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 57 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Bldg 53 West 72nd Street LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on February 26, 2026. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
29
ECB violations
28
HPD complaints
64

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 26, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
13
About 23% of the building's 57 apartments

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 · 20

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 7a, 7th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 7A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 consisting conversion from gas to electric range, in the kitchen located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 5H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 consisting of conversion from gas to electric range, in the kitchen located at apt 7j, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 7J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the compactor closet at public hall, 1st story

    May 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 7j, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 7J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 5H

    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
  • C

    Properly secure the loose handrail at stair from 4th to 5th story

    Sep 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; wrong screws

    Sep 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 7c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 7C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 7c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 7C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 7c, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 7C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around exterior window frame north room 7 sty northwest apt 7c. , section '' ''

    Mar 29, 1993 · Apt 7C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective putty casement window north room 7 sty northwest apt 7c. , section '' ''

    Mar 29, 1993 · Apt 7C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 7 sty northeast apt 7a north center section. , section '' ''

    Feb 6, 1992 · Apt 7A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling and walls cellar thru out.

    Sep 17, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 29

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 21, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 26, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 18, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 15, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 11, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 1, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 27, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 26, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Jun 25, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 9, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 21, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 10, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 29, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 29, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 30, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p11202

    Nov 4, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p11202

    Jul 20, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 11, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 10, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 30, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p11202

    Jun 23, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll10/80-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional

    Feb 2, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p11202

    Apr 12, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 20, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    May 21, 1992

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 15, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 28

  • Class - 3

    Work without permit in front of the store illuminated one sign and one waning . sign is 2ft h x12ft long mention ''72 no eatery'' & waning is 20 ft long x 3ft d x2ft h mention '' breakfast-soup-sandwich-organic

    Sep 22, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1510ll fire escape egress left obstructed. noted: at time of my inspection no workers were at the site. on exp#2 the fire escape egresswas blocked by what appered to be appeared to be plywood. remedy: remo

    Jun 3, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide parapet information panel for sidewalk shed. noted: at time of my inspection no parapet information panel was posted.

    Jun 3, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post required signage & language for sidewalk shed noted:nopermit posted for sidewalk shed remedy:post permit

    Nov 23, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post required signage & language for sidewalk shed noted:nosign on shed remedy:comply w/code

    Nov 23, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remed

    Apr 18, 2008 · Penalty $700

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Local law report files as "unsafe" unsafe conditions exist & no measures taken to secure safety of public as per 27-129(d) & 1rcny 32-03(b)(5)(i) no sidewalk shed fence etc precautions. remedy: provide safety

    Dec 11, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repai

    Oct 9, 2003 · Penalty $1,750

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file amended round five report acceptable to this department,indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial ll11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedial repairs of

    May 23, 2003 · Penalty $1,750

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department, indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial ll11/98 report.remedy: file an amended report following remedial repai

    May 23, 2003 · Penalty $1,750

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this depar tment pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file a

    Mar 21, 2003 · Penalty $700

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy : file a

    Jan 21, 2003 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an

    Nov 22, 2002 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an

    Sep 17, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an

    Jul 12, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five repoert acceptable to this dep artment pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file

    May 3, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file a

    Mar 4, 2002 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant ot rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initaial ll10/80 report. remedy: file a

    Jan 31, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report. remedy ; file an ame

    Dec 21, 2001 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y.32-03(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an amen

    May 31, 2001 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this dept pursuant to rule r.c.n.y.32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80j report.rem:file an amended rep

    Apr 27, 2001 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this dept pursuant to rule r.c.n.y.32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.rem:file an amended repo

    Mar 23, 2001 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted: at north elevation (rear) parapets leaning over roof of adjoining bldg. remedy: provide all required protection and permits and make all area safe include a struct

    Dec 1, 2000 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this dept. pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-0b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an amend

    Nov 17, 2000 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5) indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an am

    Oct 10, 2000 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5),indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll10/80 report.remedy:file an am

    Jul 14, 2000 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    28h, guide shoes worn.

    Jul 21, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    30b2,33l12,46k12,74r10,50o2,75u5,54q12,13q12,13l10,22d6,51o2. 33-deflector sheave broken egdeside. 74- skylight illegal replace with wire mesh in flass 50-cumtum on main machine.

    May 11, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 7A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 7A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 7A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 7J

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 7G

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2019 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 30, 2018 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 3, 2018 · Apt 7G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 3, 2018 · Apt 7G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Feb 3, 2018 · Apt 7G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Feb 3, 2018 · Apt 7G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 7J

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 30, 2016 · Apt 3K

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 8, 2015 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 27, 2012 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 11, 2009 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 21, 2009 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2009 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2009 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D6)
Year built
1889
Floors
7
Residential units
57
Building area
30,269 ft²
Lot area
5,108 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1125 / 1
Assessed value
$6,536,250
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #102666, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.

Questions about 53 West 72 Street

Who owns 53 West 72 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bldg 53 West 72nd Street LLC.

Does 53 West 72 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 West 72 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 23% of its 57 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 53 West 72 Street built?

City records list 1889 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 West 72 Street?

It has 57 residential units and 62 units in total.

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