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238 West 72 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01163-0051Map

Owner of record: Hidalgo & Hidalgo,

238 West 72 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hidalgo & Hidalgo,. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 16 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
7
About 88% of the building's 8 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 · 27

  • 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
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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

    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 15, 2023

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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 2, 2022

    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 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 19, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 19, 2020 · Apt 5B

    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.

    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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer system from building entrance to intercom at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 2, 2017 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    May 2, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 2, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    May 2, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 2, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 missing at boiler room door and at public hall, 1st story

    May 2, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 2, 2017

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    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
  • 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 .. at lobby, 1st story

    Aug 25, 2015

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Observed on the ground floor in mutt hutt a place to play & stay .no sprinkler system in place which is contrary to code section bc 903.2.2.2; bc 903.2.2.2, comply with code

    Oct 24, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. defect noted: bldg having in front on public sidewalk rusted throughout, bent down w/sticked out one corner of sidewalk steel hatch, creating trip hazardous to

    Aug 2, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    20b

    Oct 3, 1990 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 16, 2012 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 16, 2012 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 30, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 2R

    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
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1887
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
6,112 ft²
Lot area
2,043 ft²
Zoning
C4-6A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1163 / 51
Assessed value
$1,272,150
Landmark / historic district
West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension

HPD registration #101683, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 238 West 72 Street

Who owns 238 West 72 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hidalgo & Hidalgo,.

Does 238 West 72 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 West 72 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 238 West 72 Street built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 238 West 72 Street?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

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