253 West 72 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01164-0005Map
Owner of record: West Pierre Associates, LLC
253 West 72 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 259 residential units across 22 floors. The owner of record is West Pierre Associates, LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on December 11, 2019. City tax records listed 83 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 128
- ECB violations
- 31
- HPD complaints
- 91
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 14
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). not within 15 ft. from all sleeping area additional instalation required in the entire apartment located at apt 1210, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 1210
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector not within 15 ft. from all sleeping area additional instalation required in the entire apartment located at apt 1210, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 1210
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1210, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 1210
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1210, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 1210
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west, the 3rd room from north, the bathroom , the private hallway , the foyer located at apt 1210, 12th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 1210
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2008, 20th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missng at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2019
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2008, 20th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2008
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash at west wall the 2nd sash from south to north. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2008, 20th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2008
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 2008, 20th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2008
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electical outlet child saefty covers at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at west, the 1st room from north at west, the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 2008, 20th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2008
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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 128
- Construction other optional
Ewo due to failure to protect public safety measures for documented un safe facade filling # 903609 dated 05/12/2023. as of today 9/12/2023 no safety measures (sidewalk shed in place). provide sidewalk shed at exp 1 south elevation to protect public safety
Sep 12, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 22, 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 2019 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
Partial vacate order-as observed on 4/12/23,there is a shifted parapet wall&cracked/loose brick masonry located on the northeast&.northwest section of the alleyway on expo#3(north)remedy:due to these conditions both northeast&northwest alleyways of expo#3 are to be vacated area to be used only in emergencies
Apr 14, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to severely shifted/cracked brick masonry at 1/2 floor of exposure#3(north elevation).remedy:immediately repair the severely shifted brick masonry located at the north west corner of exposure#3(north).all work is to be done under the supervision of registered design professional
Apr 12, 2023
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
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, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 31
- Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #903609. remedy: file acceptable report.
Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection observed suspended scaffold installed/in use at exp#4 directly above adj property roof-upon checking site safety plan and as per code -mechanical equipment/duct system not protected
Oct 29, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Outrigger beams suspended scaffold installed contrary to plans-mix and match of beams(skyclimber with beeaccess splice tube),platforms(altrex/upstage)suspended lines not parallel to wall, measurements of beams
Oct 29, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Active construction job site-2 outrigger beams suspended scaffolds installed at exp#4-using anchorage system(angles)bolted to walls-upon asking for pull test-none were provided,upon asking for beams,aframes,ins
Oct 29, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: at time of inspection observed cracked/chipped/missing terra cotta at exposure #1 around windows at various windows throughout. remedy: main
Nov 14, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior wall(s) and appurtenances. note:observed large step crack and shifted masonry brick at 1st floor above expo. #3 north elevation. quew file unsafe(mk) at filling #903609 dat
Sep 12, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior walls, facade and appurtenances. observed large step crack and shifted masonry brick at 1st fl of exposure #3 (north elevation). remedy: maintain building exterior walls an
Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to take required safety measures to secure public safety - unsafe facade. observed no safety measures on 07/11/2023 for documented unsafe facade 903609 filed on 5/12/2023. remedy: provide approved safet
Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and/or appurtenances.at time of inspection,i observed shifted masonry brick and a large step crack at shifted brick on 1st and 2nd floor of exp3 north.there is also
Apr 12, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle9a report of critical exam documenting condition of exterior wall&appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control903609.submit acceptable required technical report
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active
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- Class - 1
Sec. 3314.16.4 installation inspection of corner angle scaffolds. note at time of inspection i observe corner scaffold in connection w/o rigger beams in place & in use the equipment setting for corner tangle
Dec 4, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate form, application etc containing a material false statement. noted: the owner/representative made false certification on section# 26 of pwi job application# 121991078 which was filed on 4/25
Nov 1, 2017 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certification form, application etc. containing a material false statement. noted: the owner/representative made false certification on section# 26 of pwi job application# 110299891 certification regard
Nov 1, 2017 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/out a permit on 9/14/16 @ 12:25pm i observed, in apt#1701, new exhaust vent hood, installed an application for certificate of electrical insp is not on file. rem: obtain permit.
Sep 14, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
40b07,40-b-07,provide proper/assessible means of egress to the motorroom.
Jun 2, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
42i11,42-i-11,controller selector damage must replace/contacts worn.
Jun 2, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: during removal of sidewalk shed,material being lowered to street,worker at top of shed fell through & hit pedestrians
Aug 30, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.4.2 every damaged or weakened scaffold shall be immediately repaired or secured and shall not be used until satisfactory repairs have been completed skyclimber model #1000 motor plate w/ auto descent is no
Jun 7, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-105.11 failure to post permit. noted failure to post permit for sidewalk shed. remedy: post permit.
Nov 23, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify department/obtain permit prior to use/installation off "c" hooks/outrigger beams in connection with suspended scaffolds. no outrigger beams notification. remedy: notify the department.
Nov 14, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Special rigger failed to place appropriate danger sign while using rigging equipment no danger sign while using rigging equipment remedy: provide proper signs
Nov 14, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
81m07-19m05d06-12q03-12d06, 81-current five year test tag is missing. 19-intelloer covers missing on all floors is sb and sl 05-mechanical latches on ball car gate is unsecured and loose 12-car lighting is ungu
Feb 21, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74m07 provide parking device provide pit light.
Jun 4, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x11. *73 restore to service.
Aug 17, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
01l11,05l11,16j01,18l11,19l11,61l11. 01- repair stop switch. 05- repair, 16- adjust, 18-cease use repair interlocks. 19- repair device. 61- repair parking device. 61- provide tiller rope under ccar.
Feb 18, 2000 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
18l11,19l11. 18- repair interlocks. 19- repair parking device.
Feb 18, 2000 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01i11,38q12,48j15,61d06,19l11. 01- repair toggle switch. 39- replace. 48- provide proper counter weight clearance. 61- provide proper tension on tiller rope under car. 19- repair parking device.
Feb 18, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40u06,48j15. 40- perform 5 year test. 48- provide proper clearence.
Feb 18, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
47l12,46h15,50y14.
Feb 13, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y,50d.
Jul 19, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15j, adjust 4th floor shaft door to close up space next to buck.
Nov 23, 1993
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1510
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1510
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1510
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1510
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1510
Close - Door/window
Door
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1510
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 406
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 1210
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 1200
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 26, 2019 · Apt 2001
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 2008
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 2008
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 904
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 904
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 904
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 2, 2018 · Apt 904
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2013 · Apt 1709
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 1409
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 416
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1709
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 801
Close - General
Floor
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 801
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 801
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 801
Close - General
Windows
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 801
Close - General
Windows
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 801
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 801
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 23, 2010 · Apt 401
Close - General
Mold
Jul 23, 2010 · Apt 401
Close - General
Mold
Jul 23, 2010 · Apt 401
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 23, 2010 · Apt 401
Close - General
Mold
Jul 23, 2010 · Apt 401
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 23, 2010 · Apt 401
Close - General
Doors
Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 612
Close - General
Windows
Feb 27, 2009 · Apt 905
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 22, 2007 · Apt 606
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 22, 2007 · Apt 606
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 22, 2007 · Apt 606
Close - General
Floor
Aug 22, 2007 · Apt 606
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2007 · Apt 606
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 22, 2007 · Apt 606
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 22, 2007 · Apt 606
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 2006
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 2006
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 8, 2006 · Apt 1904
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 1907
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 31, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 22
- Residential units
- 259
- Building area
- 218,851 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,975 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-6A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1164 / 5
- Assessed value
- $22,135,500
- Landmark / historic district
- West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension
HPD registration #105732, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.
Questions about 253 West 72 Street
Who owns 253 West 72 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West Pierre Associates, LLC.
Does 253 West 72 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 253 West 72 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 83 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 32% of its 259 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 253 West 72 Street built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 253 West 72 Street?
It has 259 residential units and 265 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.