244 West 72 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01163-0053Map
Owner of record: 244w72 Grays LLC
244 West 72 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 88 residential units across 16 floors. The owner of record is 244w72 Grays LLC. HPD has recorded 159 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 159
- DOB violations
- 76
- ECB violations
- 73
- HPD complaints
- 600
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 159
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11b, 11th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 11B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Aug 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 11b, 11th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 11B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at south bulkhead door to roof
Mar 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 1st story
Mar 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at cellar apt baseme, 1st cellar apt from west at north
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at cellar apt baseme, 1st cellar apt from west at north
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at cellar apt baseme, 1st cellar apt from west at north
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash window spring balance at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at cellar apt baseme, 1st cellar apt from west at north
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at cellar apt baseme, 1st cellar apt from west at north
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at cellar apt baseme, 1st cellar apt from west at north
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at bulkhead door to roof
Feb 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 16c, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 16C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 16c, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 16C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 16c, 15th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 16C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story
Dec 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door and frame at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Sep 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide written notice to the tenants at least twenty-four hours prior to essential service interruption by posting a notice in a prominent place within the public part of the building and on each floor of such building, where an owner must make a repair that may result in an interruption of essential services such as utilities(heat, hot water, gas, electricity, or elevator) that is expected to continue for more than two hours. sample notice available at www.nyc.gov/hpd or as provided in this notice of violation. .. at public hall
Dec 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide written notice to the tenants at least twenty-four hours prior to essential service interruption by posting a notice in a prominent place within the public part of the building and on each floor of such building, where an owner must make a repair that may result in an interruption of essential services such as utilities(heat, hot water, gas, electricity, or elevator) that is expected to continue for more than two hours. sample notice available at www.nyc.gov/hpd or as provided in this notice of violation. .. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 15d, 15th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 15D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 15d, 15th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 15D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 10f, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 10F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 10f, 10th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 10F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 15a, 14th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 15A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 15a, 14th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 15A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom located at apt 12d, 12th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 12D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen sink and bathroom located at apt 12d, 12th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 12D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at bulkhead door leading to roof , 16th story
Jul 2, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal tread 1st up from bottom at roof leading to bulkhead door , 16th story
Jul 2, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 16a, 16th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 16A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 10c, 10th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 10C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 5D
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 7B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 7B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 7B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit * door leading on to balcony of south fire escape * in the 1st room from east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 11b, 11th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 11B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 wooden drop ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 16a, 16th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 16A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at exit fire door leading to fire stairs east at public hall, 5th story
Oct 30, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door
Oct 30, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at exit fire door leading to fire stairs east at public hall, 16th story
Oct 30, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 10c, 10th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 10C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 76
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Jan 16, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c failure to correct swarmp conditions
Jan 16, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 30, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 5, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 5, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to cracks at chimney. exp 1. exp 2 and exp 4 remedy: take and provide safety measures to secure public safety at exp 1 north elevation and adjacent property roofs and terrace make immed repairs under supervision of lic prof to deteriorating facade-cracks and bulging
Oct 12, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2019)
Jun 19, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2017)
Mar 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application #122556901 due to revocation of the master plumber's and/or fire suppression license. all work in connection with this application has been observed stopped immediately
Dec 11, 2017
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2016)
Feb 16, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years(2015)
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years
Jun 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an energy efficiency report(eer) per ad. code sec. 28-308.4
Sep 1, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 4, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 4, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 73
- Class - 2
Atoi, observed excessive garbage and debris in front of and around construction site., repair and/or replace; clean up excessive garbage and debris.
Apr 16, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
16 story md. observed lobby work taking place under permit number #m01318311-l1-gc. no proper means of egress as indicated on #tpp -m01318311-l1-01 under section e egrass.; 3303.10.3, comply with code; maintain
Jan 8, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Vf.. cease used... door restrictor not working.. repair and arrange inspection with d o b .... oil leaking.. clean.. oil leaking seal....
Jan 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi i observed electrical panel at roof level powering suspended scaffold ,no permit acquired for electrical panel, this creates a unsafe condition. obtain electrical permit, obtain permit
Oct 28, 2025 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection of a 16-story building, active facade work in progress upon reviewing the site safety plan i observed plan showing tree outside infront building must be protected.no protection in place as
Sep 30, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection of a 16story building,active facade work in progress i observed worker on suspended scaffolds using electrical grinder not as per manufacturer specifications grinder worker was using cutti
Sep 30, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection of 16-story building,active site facade work during my inspection upon requesting site safety forman for site safety manger log and orientation for workers onsite none was found or availab
Sep 30, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection of a 16-story building, with active facade operation site safety foreman onsite ronald rojas. upon requesting for site safety manger log to verify foreman onsite qualified for this operati
Sep 30, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed no permits posted anywhere in the building and or at work site units for job applications, (job no. m01210651, m01210656, and m01210660-i1-gc)., post/properly post permit
Jul 28, 2025 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed tpp not being complied with and states, "work shall not create excess dust, dirt or other such inconveniences, and isolated by means of temporary partitions or heavy weight plastic drop cloths with zip
Jul 28, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
During my inspection of a 16-story alt permitted facade repair job, i observed multiple scaffolding equipment above exposures 2 & 4, adja property roof with inadequate roof protection in place. closed site, how
Jun 14, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed throughout the building no operational standpipe in place which in contrary to code section bc 3310.8.3.2 (2), repair and/or replace
Dec 12, 2024 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8c and 9c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#903604.rem:file acceptable report.
Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to safe guard all persons & property affected by construction operations. at time of insp. observed at expo#3 pcs of masonry brick work & hand tools have fallen into adjoining property's rear open porch
Mar 7, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle8c report of critical exam documenting condition of exterior wall&appurtenances required by28-302.4 for control803604.submit acceptable required tech report
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to take&provide adequate safety measures,where required to protect&secure public safety from documented unsafe facade.unsafe notification (fisp3) rec on12/24/21 file facades unsafe by pg/ra.inadequate s
Dec 28, 2021 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances.note:at the time of inspeciton respondent did not comply previous violation#35635411l issued on 10/12/21.condition exist crack deterioration
Nov 27, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 3
Failure to post exterior wall conditions certificate as required under1rcny 103.04(f).remedy:post certificate on site(lobby)
Nov 27, 2021 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required.noted:at time of inspection view at exp #1 north elevation crack deterioration at northeast and west corner.roof area crack at chimney causing wall movement over
Oct 12, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances:note:at time of inspection observed at chimney crack deterioration with movement of bricks crack at penthouse and chimney exp #1 crack terra
Oct 12, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#803604.rem:submit acceptable required t
Feb 13, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #38263740r issued on 07/09/2018, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 (d)(2). an acceptable ce
Apr 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
40o2,59bb5,99bb5. 40o2- elevator room dirty (garbage inside clean; 99bb5-one year tag expired perform x file test; 59bb5-machine brake tag 9bb5.
Jul 9, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10,40b06. 97x-return elevator to service; 40-wall panels were dis mantled (reassemble and secure)
May 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
10d06,59e01,34o02,34i04,42b09,80m07,68b07,70x10,80b10,03b10. 80m- signage - also 24.2.1 - 6" minimum. (cwt). 59e- adjust brake - rubbing. 68b- provide updated log. 34i- patch & repair hoistway. 03b-rattle noise
Nov 25, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
05j10,39o02,50o02,57y10,70o02. 05j10-car door misaligned; 39o02-car top dirty; 40o02-machine room dirty; 57y10-hoist machine leaking oil; 70o02-pit dirty.
Apr 16, 2013
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner - noted: at apt ph-r low water pressure observed water runs and stops in a consistent manner. remedy: repair/replace.
Feb 9, 2012 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 2
16b11,40b07,44h08,56y13,42g11,17h11,17o06,02x10,52b14,52y02,72t07,71x10,76b07,45h11,16q03,05x10,15m07,70m07,76m07: 16b;provide designated lobby braille tags. 40b;provide ventilation per k3. 44m;worn sheave. 56y
Jan 24, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
01l10,02l10,67l10,13x10,40i10,42g11,17h11,17d06,53b14,56d06,76m07,12q003,37o02,29h11,05m07,76b14:cease use items:01,02,67l;inaudible alarm system/inoperative phone. 13x;repair. 40i;floor. 42g;unreadable fuses 1
Jan 24, 2012 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. defects large section at base of chimney where it picks up adjacent property at 250 w72st chimney flue approx 7' high section was removed for a metal transit
Nov 22, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10h11.17h11.38o02.86bb05.40w06.84m07.36b16.23b10.31h11.58b01.59b07 10h11 replace worn car door gibs 17h11 replace all worn hoistway door gibs 38o02 clean top 86bb05 provide current 2yr test tag perform & file
May 15, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10h11.17h11.38o02.86bb05.40w06.84m07.36b16.23b10.31h11.03b06. 10h11 replace worn car door gibs 17h11 replace all worn hoistway door gibs 38o02 clean car top 40w06 mr door unsecured provide self closing self loc
May 15, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit - hazardous. upon arrival for above complaint # witnessed 15 meters disconnected plumbage on site jay gold performing gas work for apts & w/o a permit to do so. all work being done in
Feb 27, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit. upon physical inspection found plumber (contractor) carmings heating doing gas work w/o a permit work to includegas line for the boiler pilot of main w/new valve. gas meter piping
Jan 29, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required upoon physical inspection found in basement laundryroom no sprinklers where required for two or more dryers remedy: provide automatic sprinkler
Jan 29, 2008 · Penalty $400
Active - Hazardous
Perfoming work required to be performed.by a licensed master plumber without havinga masters plumbers license upon physical inspection foundrepresentive of carmine heating doing repairs and installing gas pipin
Jan 29, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit door:exit door blocked by chairs flower pots & bar-be-que pits making door inoperable from the interior noted location eastside of bldg roof level.remedy:remove obstruction
Jan 16, 2008 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passageway for corridor public hallway corridor & stair platform obstructed by one leather couch approx 4'w x 4'd x 4'h.noted:location:7th fl public hall way at west location.remedy:remove obstruction
Jan 16, 2007 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16b10. 16- hoistway door insufficient (basement door does not fully close) repair.
Mar 8, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02b10/84l10/39r09. 02- alarm system (alarm button does not light when pressed) insufficient repair 84- communication device in car not working repair 39- machine rm remove non elevator items.
Mar 8, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39m07/84i10/84d10/#i10. (39)fire extinguisher missing in machine room,provide. (84)hole in wall of overhead, repair wall (84)straight ladderup to overhead level unsecured, repair ladder (#)holes in hoistway wal
Jun 28, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
84b07 31h11 39d07 84x10 03e07 36d09 38d09 11d07 36p07 84.attain rated speed up & down 31.eliminate excessive 10sp motion in car shoes (top & bot) 39.remove stored material from motor room 84x.repair annunciator
Sep 9, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36p07 8b10 11b07 28b07 (36) provide access thru worth roof door to avoid climbing over roof equipt repair bulkhead door & remove debris & material from ound (08)eliminate car stopping far from level at time (1
Sep 9, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36i11,36p07,41r10,66o02.36-repair ladder to overhead.36-provide.41-remove jumpers on controller.66-clean.
Aug 16, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36i10/36i10/36o02/44o02/84o02/38o02/59m07/67o02/68o02 36-repair hole over head behind sheave 36i10 & repair over lead door lock device 36o02properly clean over head room & repair damagewd walls (water proof)84
May 19, 2004 · Penalty $440
Resolve - Non-hazardous
12d06/12q03/36i10/52e01/36o02/28o02/22e01/33o02/66o02/38o02/55y10/41o02/40b07 36i10-repair over lead walls properly weather and water proof it 52e01 clear rope from rubbing against jaw 22e01 car parking device
May 19, 2004 · Penalty $880
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36i10/40i10/38o02/29q03/66o02/55y13/17b07 36-repair hole in wheel house behind sheave 40-repair in machine room wall 29-cover top normal limit 36-repair door hardware 17-provide 2nd gibon 6th floor 29-replace
Dec 15, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36o02/44o02/38o02/66o02/30h10/55y13/05d06/03l10/25d06 36-clean wheel house of falling plaster 44- keep governor and all machinery free of debris 30-repair worn limit roller in pit 55-seal oil leak 55-secure gat
Dec 15, 2003 · Penalty $880
Resolve - Non-hazardous
55y13/34q03/33m07/66o02/38o02/33i10/33r09/44h10 14-q-03 expose wiring in shaft way provide covering or incase with pipe 1 33-m-07 provide missing covers in saftway 33-i-10 repair all holes in saftway.33-r-09
Sep 10, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
8-v-1 52-y-14 29-h-12 38-t-16 35-0-2 32-q-7 8-v-1-adjus leveling 52-y-14-seal machine 29-h-12-replace worn guide shoes. 38-t-16-lable motor room door 36-o-2-clean car top. 32-q-7-provide electrical covers on
Jun 3, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 11B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 11B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 11B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 15, 2026 · Apt 16E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 16B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 16B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 16B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 10C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 10C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 16E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 11B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 11B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt FRONTD
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 10C
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 10C
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 9A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 5F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 16
- Residential units
- 88
- Building area
- 87,150 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,130 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-6A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1163 / 53
- Assessed value
- $8,140,500
- Landmark / historic district
- West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension
HPD registration #101889, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.
Questions about 244 West 72 Street
Who owns 244 West 72 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 244w72 Grays LLC.
Does 244 West 72 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 159 housing violations at this property.
Is 244 West 72 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 88 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 244 West 72 Street built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 244 West 72 Street?
It has 88 residential units and 92 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.