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158 West 72 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01143-0056Map

Owner of record: R S E Corporation

158 West 72 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is R S E Corporation. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 10 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
21
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 20

  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    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

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    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
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  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of portable wood stage 4th sty public hall.

    Jul 14, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Nov 28, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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

    Nov 28, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of soda boxes beer cartons card board etc cellar at front.

    Nov 28, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective hole in wood floor at riser 4 sty rear apt 4r kitchenette. , section '' ''

    Nov 28, 1977 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 4 sty apt 4r all rooms. , section '' ''

    Nov 28, 1977 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective & or inoperative refrigerator 4 sty front apt 4f. , section '' ''

    Aug 26, 1977 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs 4 sty front apt 4f northwest & northeast rooms. , section '' ''

    Aug 26, 1977 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures all ixtures 4th sty ront apt 4 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jan 14, 1976 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 26

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 16, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 7, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 31, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 14, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 10, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1s2863

    Apr 19, 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

    Jul 8, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 6, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Mar 18, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 18, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 7, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 29, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (15) sidewalk shutters-loose frame (50) crank handle (74) ladder loose from wall

    Nov 1, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 21

  • Non-hazardous

    Signage is contrary to palns & permits in that having an illuminates sign with rays of which project onto sidewalk (12-10 z.r) remedy:remove illegal signage

    May 7, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances hazardous. remedy: maintain plumbing and /or apportenances. location: 2 floor spriuklu ltead that is corered with paint. replace head with proper permits from d

    Jul 25, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without valid c of o.noted:altered building occupied without valid c of o in which alt #879/88 dated 5/10/96.this in fact is a temp c/o and is expired.expiration date aug 10,1996.remed

    Oct 20, 2000 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    73x11, 73)entire device is in dismantle state however the dept.of buildings records shows that is in active state restore device back to service for complete inspection.

    Mar 14, 2000 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: installed canopy awning; upstair's supperclub, the triad rest bar-dark star. size approx 5'x15'. remedy:obtain a permit only if feasible or remove illegal canopy, awning.

    Aug 18, 1999 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: installed canopy/awning: upstair's supper club, the trad, rest bar, dar star size approx 5'x 15'. remedy:obtain a permit only if feasible or remove illegal canopy/awning.

    Mar 3, 1999 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work wihtout a permit work noted a flag pole has been erected no permit noted remedy obtain a permit once if feasible or remove illegal flag pole

    Mar 3, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted installed four canvas awnings. remedy: obtain a permit for awnings.

    Aug 3, 1998 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted a flag pole approx 6-0 erected at the thrid floor window without permit. location street wall of 72 street remedy obtain permit and approvals from bldg. dept or move flag

    Dec 23, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted: a flag pale approximately 12'-=" long, 2" diameter is erected at the window of the third floor street wall of seventy second street without permit. remedy: pbtain permit and approv

    Apr 22, 1997

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Required means pf egress obstructed obstruction noted a3kx4-0x8-0 plywood 1/2x4-0x8-0 sheetrock and 5 canton boxes stored on the steps obstructing the egress from location second floor of encore theatre reemdy

    Jan 2, 1997 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Approved pa plans not available for inspection noted the decond floor occupied as theatre with tables for 104 mobile seating location encore theatre second floor remedy provide approved plans

    Jan 2, 1997 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post approved capacity sign noted the encore theatre occupied with mobile seating of 104 chain with no occupancy sign posted location second floor remedy post approved capacity sign

    Jan 2, 1997 · Penalty $75

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide hardware in place of assembly defect roted the theater stage door exit is equipment with imporprt hardware not panic hardware remedy remove inproper hardware and install panic hardware

    Jan 2, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit from stage must have at least two exits on stage defect noted the stage located at the 2nd floor erected across the entire width of the building with only one exit on the stage location stage erected at th

    Jan 2, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted a flagpole with a flag approximately 6'-0" wide by 9'-0" long with wording "forbidden broadway strikes back" on yellow and black background erected at the 3rd floor window stree

    Sep 24, 1996 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy foralteration 879/88 for eating and drinking establishment on 1st floor &2nd floor. remedy:obtain a valid certificate of occupancy from this de

    Feb 8, 1993 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    15i,46i,50m,74d,15 sidewalk shutters - loose frame 50 crank handle 74 ladder

    Nov 26, 1991 · Penalty $75

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit. in that of receiving the 1st story as a eating & dinning extab. w/entertaiment w/a tabs & clair arrangment of 96 people & a sq. footage approx 750sq.

    May 2, 1991 · Penalty $55

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy foralteration 879/88. for eating and drinking establishment on 1st. floor and 2nd floor. remedy: obtain a valid certificate from this departm

    Sep 27, 1990 · Penalty $285

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection for alteration 879/88 remedy provide and maintain a set of approved plans at premises at all times during construction operations

    May 4, 1989 · Penalty $50

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Windows

    Aug 13, 2004 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 13, 2004 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 13, 2004 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Aug 13, 2004 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Aug 13, 2004 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 13, 2004 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1886
Floors
5
Residential units
6
Building area
9,409 ft²
Lot area
2,043 ft²
Zoning
C4-6A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1143 / 56
Assessed value
$1,958,850
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #106041, last renewed Aug 11, 2025.

Questions about 158 West 72 Street

Who owns 158 West 72 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is R S E Corporation.

Does 158 West 72 Street have violations?

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

Is 158 West 72 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 158 West 72 Street built?

City records list 1886 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 158 West 72 Street?

It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.

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