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242 West 72 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01163-0152Map

Owner of record: 242 72 Owners Corp

242 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 242 72 Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 21 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
22
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
1 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

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 · 26

  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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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
  • 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

    Open — Info 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 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
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the garbage remains in garbage accumulation enclosures at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 28, 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

    Jun 28, 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

    Jun 28, 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

    Jun 28, 2017

    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

    Jun 28, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 28, 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

    Jun 28, 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
  • 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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts requiered. at front areaway

    Jul 19, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles chained to stair bannister 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 27, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 22

  • Construction other optional

    At time of inspection observed a damaged ceiling at apt 4r bedroom. observed missing paint exposing ceiling in a bedroom. observed ongoing facade construction at 244 west 72 street under permit#m00634234-i1-gc.

    Sep 29, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Vacate order: due to unstable masonry above from neighboring property 244 w 72 st. presenting a hazardous condition. remedy: immed vacate the 3fl front terrace. provide and maintian safety measures to prevent access to the noted terrace

    Oct 12, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    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

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob's for violating conditions cited in nov#35425331x. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Nov 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob's for violating conditions cited in nov#35425332h. remedy: file a cert of correction.

    Nov 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at the time of inspection staircase with joint separations and missing pieces on threads. staircase at inside of the bldg from 1st floor - 4th floor. rm

    May 30, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted: at the time of inspection, the egress passageway was obstruced with 1 dishwashing machine, 2 shoe stands and other personal items. obstructions were noted

    May 30, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg (hazarodous) noted: at rear of permises apt 1r bedrm and deck flooring are rorred joists/ beams are in disrepair. also noted ceilin is missing and rotten due to water penetrationto floo

    Aug 26, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall -brickwork at front between 1 story & 2 story defective cracked in need or repair.remedy:make all repairs immediately in a safe & lawful manner.

    Jul 5, 2000 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C6)
Year built
1887
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
7,835 ft²
Lot area
2,042 ft²
Zoning
C4-6A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1163 / 152
Assessed value
$1,630,800
Landmark / historic district
West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension

HPD registration #103516, last renewed Sep 23, 2019.

Questions about 242 West 72 Street

Who owns 242 West 72 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 242 72 Owners Corp.

Does 242 West 72 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 242 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 242 West 72 Street built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 242 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.