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
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 · 20
- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at stair from 4th to 5th story
Sep 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.