140 West 72 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01143-0049Map
Owner of record: 140-154 W. 72 Realty LLC
140 West 72 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 56 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 140-154 W. 72 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2026. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 96
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 79
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 · 17
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door at 5th story roof [ building 144 w ] west section
Apr 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at bulkhead door at 5th story roof [ building 144 w ] west section
Apr 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door at 5th story roof [ building 144 w ] east section
Apr 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at bulkhead door at 5th story roof [ building 144 w ] east section
Apr 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an unlockable slide bolt or hook on roof door that allow re-entry from roof to public hallway [ building 144 w ] east section
Apr 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an unlockable slide bolt or hook on roof door that allow re-entry from roof to public hallway [ building 144 w ] west section
Apr 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of door stopper at vistebule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''bldng 142''
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''bldng 142''
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2010 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures low water pressure at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2010 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2010 · Apt 3B
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 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2010 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed bldg entrance door street to 1 sty public hall.
Jul 16, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling south room east section 3 sty southwest apt 3d. , section '' ''
Dec 2, 1992 · Apt 3D
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 walls board panel and ceiling tiles installed 1st to 2nd sty public hall.
Jul 6, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at 5th sty front apt 5d southeast room. , section '' ''
May 18, 1987 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 96
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Feb 14, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 10, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 27, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 22, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 14, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 14, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 15, 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
Jul 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 18, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 18, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 18, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 7, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 7, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 9, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 13, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 13, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 19, 2000
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 8, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 8, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 8, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Dec 24, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Nov 30, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jul 8, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jul 8, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 2, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 2, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 24, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
Faulure to file a final inspection for completed w/in 1year of permit expiration.ait-ii pc job#120238901, whch entails renovation of 1floor and cellar of 142 & 140 west 72 street work include remove & replace 1
Oct 27, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Changes inconsistent w/the existing cert of occupancy or bldgs recordsnote:pc lat2 propoes a cellar food prep,accessory to the 1st fl eating& drinking establishment.cert of occupancy 90247 indicates cellar as
Apr 10, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted the following condition the front facade west side has cracked brownstone approx 20ft above sidewalk owner required to have an engineer report indicating
Jan 4, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
56y13.63d3.100b10 56y repair and seal glass packing 63d secure brush rigging 08v adjust leveling on 1st & 6th fl 31q provide cover for final limit in pit 37m provide ladder to enter overhead room 100b repair m
Nov 2, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
08v1.37i10.71q7.70p16.41p16 37i repair overhead door 21q provide cover for door lock on 6 fl 40p provide access for proper dob inspections
Aug 14, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36o02,36m07,36d06,40m07,40d06,51bb12,53p16,54p16,63m07,28m07,08v01,86u05. 36-provide signage on door- (over head). 40-provide signage on door (motor rm). 63-provide nyc device # on mainline disconnected sw.
Mar 13, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit.at time of inspection found operating nail salon.after searching dept of buildings records found no permit issued for nail salon.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to
Mar 24, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: noted: a new deli counter is bing erected in the first floor commercial space consisting of a (1) built upm floor out 2x4' on edge +3/4 plywood. (2) a new roll down gate inside said space
Dec 19, 2000 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.noted:(1).total renovation consisting of new partitions,new floor,new electric throughout 1st floor with h.v.a.c.(2).new stair case in cellar(rear).(3).new walk in refrigerator boxes
Jun 14, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v01,74o02,25q03,18m12, 08)car out of level adjust leveling 74)car top filthy clean car top 25)door operator cover missing install cover guard 18)top and bottom lock covers missing replace.
Mar 14, 2000
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: an awning/canopy erected without a permit approx 3'x14'x6' love store. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or remove illegal canopy/awning.
Aug 18, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: a sidewalk - bridge/shed used for repair of facade erected of wood & cross ties & related member's. no permit noted. remedy: obtain a permit forthwith if feasible or restore
Jun 21, 1999 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: an awning erected without a permit approx 3'x 6'x 14' love store & previous ecb nov 34180984r. remedy: obtain a permit only if feasible or remove illegal canopy.
Mar 3, 1999 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: a canopy/awning erected above 2nd floor 3'x 15'245 square feet wording: prudential/van guard. remedy: obtain a permit only if feasible or remove illegal canopy/awning.
Mar 3, 1999 · Penalty $630
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: a canopy has been erected without approval and permit. remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal use.
Dec 24, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit, work noted. a canopylawning erected above second floor approx 3'x15'= 45' square feet wording prudential van guard.
Nov 20, 1998 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted:a canopy lawning has been erectef a fixed to building wall approx size: 4'x12'; wording: natural food market above 1st fl level, #799-2454. remedy:obtain a permit if feasi.
Nov 16, 1998 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: an awning erected without a permit approx 3'x6"x14' love previous-ecb nov 34180964r. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore & remove illegal canopy
Nov 16, 1998 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted installed a green awning. canvas size of awning approx. 14-0lx3-6 h and 3-6d. location 1st fl store word: love remedy obtain a permit for awning.
Aug 3, 1998 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted installed a blue canvas awning size of awning size of awning: approx 20-0lx4-0h and 3-0d. words: matsuri japanese resturant.
Aug 3, 1998 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17q,15m,73x,15 access holes 73 restore to service so that a proper inspection can be made by this dept
Nov 26, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit-plumbing work going on. on second floor of 146 w 72 st installation of copper piping in bathroom on 2nd floor rear office installation of copper piping for sink & basin fixtures. remedy:
Feb 25, 1991 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
May 6, 2016 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2016 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 18, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 18, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mold
May 18, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Floor
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 28, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 28, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 23, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 23, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jun 23, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 56
- Building area
- 56,980 ft²
- Lot area
- 16,347 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-6A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1143 / 49
- Assessed value
- $9,671,400
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #112296, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 140 West 72 Street
Who owns 140 West 72 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 140-154 W. 72 Realty LLC.
Does 140 West 72 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 140 West 72 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 45% of its 56 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 140 West 72 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 140 West 72 Street?
It has 56 residential units and 73 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.