161 West 72 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01144-0008Map
Owner of record: Veltri Family Partnership L.p.
161 West 72 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1884 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Veltri Family Partnership L.p.. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on October 25, 2019. 3 of the 11 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 37
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
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 · 11
- 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.
Oct 25, 2019
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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 5, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 7a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 2, 2013 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 7a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 2, 2013 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator knob in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 7a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 28, 2008 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 7a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 28, 2008 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 7a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 28, 2008 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head at kitchen ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 28, 2008 · Apt 7A
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 1 sty public hall at or near mailbox
Oct 6, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked 1 sty public hall
Oct 6, 1999
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
Nov 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 27
- Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 22, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 27, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 27, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
C/u
May 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 24, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 16, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 29, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 14, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 14, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 13, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 20, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 27, 1996
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 27, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Nov 24, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 24, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 26, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 26, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jun 8, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jun 8, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 8, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current certificate of operation note eating establishment is being operated w/o a pa cert noted location 1st & 2nd fls rem: obtain a place of assembly cert of operation
May 28, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Altered bldg changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy as per ss 28-118.31 ss 28-118.32 note altered bldg occupied under job #110229486 not yet granted c/o rem: obtain valid cert of occupancy and or d
May 28, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: an awning canopy erected no permit approx 3'x 12' straight from the create (wording) noted. remedy: ob- tain a permit only if feasible or restore and remove illegal awning/
May 18, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: erected a flag pole no permit notedremedy: obtain a permit only if feasible or remove illegal flag pole.
Mar 3, 1999 · Penalty $630
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: erected a flag pole w/o a permit. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or remove illegal flag pole.
Nov 23, 1998 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: a canopy approx 15'x4' wording straightfrom the create has been erected w/o approval & plans from the dept ofbldg. permit #101077950 was disapproved at time of inspection.
May 13, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit an awning and flag pole have been installed in front of the above address, without approvals and permits from this departmant. remedy: obtain permits if feasible or restore to prior legal
Oct 6, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit-an awning and flag pole have been installed in front of above address,without approvals nd permits from this dept.re-medy:obtain permits if feasible,or restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 7, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. remedy: amend c of o to show new occupancy.
Oct 17, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 7A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2014 · Apt 7A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 7A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 7A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 30, 2014 · Apt 7A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 20, 2014 · Apt 7A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 7A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 7A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 7A
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 7A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 7A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 7A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 7A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 7A
Close - General
Floor
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 7A
Close - General
Floor
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 7A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 7A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 7A
Close - General
Doors
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 7A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1884
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 7,556 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,248 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-6A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1144 / 8
- Assessed value
- $1,832,400
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #101831, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.
Questions about 161 West 72 Street
Who owns 161 West 72 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Veltri Family Partnership L.p..
Does 161 West 72 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 161 West 72 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 161 West 72 Street built?
City records list 1884 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 161 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.