252 West 72 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01163-0156Map
Owner of record: Jay Jae-Rock Shim Living Trust
252 West 72 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1888 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Jay Jae-Rock Shim Living Trust. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 8 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 32
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 16
- ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 19, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at or near mailboxes at 1 sty public hall.
Nov 25, 1998
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting cellar throughout.
Nov 25, 1998
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at cellar throughout.
Nov 25, 1998
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden treads at entrance to cellar 5th & 6th from bottom up.
Nov 25, 1998
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall kitchen 5 sty north apt 5a mrs abdeldiem 799-8299 child rebecca 2yrs 2533205. located at apt 5a
Sep 10, 1993 · Apt 5A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall ceiling radiator sashes and stool northeast room 5 sty north atp 5a er1 2533205.
Sep 10, 1993
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window stool radiator door and door jam 5 sty north apt 5a er1 2533205. located at apt 5a
Sep 10, 1993 · Apt 5A
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 29
- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued - failure to file 2017 external high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - active
Show 19 more ↓
- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued - failure to file 2017 internal high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2016 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Jun 22, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 8, 2002
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 8, 2002
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 25, 2001
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 25, 2001
Dob violation - active - 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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boiler boiler optional
17a/17b/35
Feb 5, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 7
- Non-hazardous
B4a, 11c, 50a. 50a - chimney top corroded.
Aug 24, 2007 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
18a/18b/50a/50b/11b/36. 50a-combustion leakage around handhole area. 50b-boiler room door defective. 50c-seal all holes on wall from boiler room.
Jun 5, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
34b, bq9, 50,36. 1997 fulton nail bd 78769. 50 reverse thevalves on t e bottom blow line so that the quick openingvalve is closest to the slow opening valve.
Jun 1, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
3c/32a/21b/50a/50c/51/44c/50/50b 3c-hazard split sections 50)saftey valve is not pipd down to a safe location 50a)remote control switch is not labeled.50b)flue ppe is not secured correctly 50c)holes in boiler r
Dec 19, 2003 · Penalty $400
Active - Non-hazardous
50 50)holes in boileroom on ceiling and walls.
Dec 19, 2003 · Penalty $100
Active - Non-hazardous
3a,17b,46a,46b.
Jan 26, 1994 · Penalty $250
Active - Non-hazardous
Handholes corroded and leaking. boiler not ready for inspection.
Feb 5, 1990 · Penalty $75
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 30, 2006 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - General
Locks
Jul 8, 2004 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 8, 2004 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 8, 2004 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Ventilators
Jul 8, 2004 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Ventilators
Jul 8, 2004 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Heating
Radiator
Dec 20, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Heating
Radiator
Dec 20, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Floor
Apr 28, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Windows
Apr 28, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 28, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Heating
Radiator
Apr 28, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 28, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Apr 28, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 28, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 28, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Windows
Apr 28, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Windows
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Mold
Apr 16, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Heating
Radiator
Apr 16, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 16, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 16, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 16, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 28, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 28, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 17, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 17, 2003 · Apt 5A
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - 4-10 unit | 9 |
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1888
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 8,685 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,243 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-6A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1163 / 156
- Assessed value
- $1,808,100
- Landmark / historic district
- West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension
HPD registration #100433, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.
Questions about 252 West 72 Street
Who owns 252 West 72 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jay Jae-Rock Shim Living Trust.
Does 252 West 72 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 252 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 252 West 72 Street built?
City records list 1888 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 252 West 72 Street?
It has 6 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.