247 West 72 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01164-0011Map
Owner of record: Aaros Realty L L C
247 West 72 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Aaros Realty L L C. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2025. 1 of the 32 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 125
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 32
- BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4fe, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2020 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4fe, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2020 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bricks at pleasure balcony at building front , 4th story
Sep 9, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of flower pots at railing at 4th story balcony at building front
Sep 9, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4fe, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchenette located at apt 4fe, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco work around windows , 4th story, section ''bldg front''
Jan 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4fe, 3rd story
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4fe, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2017 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4fe, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2017 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4fe, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2017 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at the intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Sep 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wooden handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal handrail at stoop at basement
Sep 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wooden one by six boards installed at ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 4fe, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 12, 2016 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spalding brownstone at exterior above east window at 3rd story at front of building
Sep 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at the intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Sep 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 3rd concreate stair tread from bottom at stoop at basement
Sep 12, 2016
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing flower pots at handrail at the stone balcony at front at building , 3rd story
Sep 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 lobby, 1st story
May 12, 2015
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 lobby, 1st story
May 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall (2 sq.ft) in the bathroom located at apt 4fe, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical stopper at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4fe, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4fe, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4fe, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of upper and lower sash window painted shut at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4fe, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl flooring in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4fe, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of flower pots free standing at upper stone balcony, at 4th sty east building front
Jun 20, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color loose and unkeyed plaster at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4fe, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east
May 14, 2006 · Apt 4FE
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Aug 17, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - 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 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 10, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 18, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 1, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 3
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted:@ 3rd stry apt designated 4fe hairline cracks in piaster walls w/sections unkeyed from lath in various locations throughout.rem:repair walls
Dec 2, 2009 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records noted apt 2rw 1 rear west on 2nd fl has occupied entire livingroom approx 65% of apt sq footage as warehouse w/ stored merchandise for after
Sep 29, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Installation of mechanical equipment without first obtianing an equipment use permit lcoation rear of restaurant back yard remedy obtain a equipment use permit from the building department
Feb 18, 1997 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. #a-1 dated 04-23-96 with alt #180/88 and permit #101286056. work noted: a new structure erected in the commercial space. contrary to the approved plan with no second mea
Sep 6, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of place of assembly without current permit. location: ground floor restaurant. remedy: obtain pa permit.
Sep 6, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Pa contrary to approved plan. deviation noted: a space is erected and is occupied with tables for 25 addition person maching the occupancy lataling (97) ninty seven people location: north west corner. remedy: c
Sep 6, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Installation of mechanical equipment without first obtaining equipment work permit a/c unit location: rear of restaurant back yard. remedy: obtain a equiptment use permit.
Aug 23, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure ot mantain approved plans at premises at time of inspection.work noted:removation of ground floor restaurant with no approved plans.location:entire ground flr.remedy:stop all work.remedy:provide approve
Jun 28, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection work notred complete renovation andexisting side walk coffee with permit#101286050. issured 042396 and exps 061196, but no approved plan at si
May 9, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work nted renovation of entire stock by removing old building materials from wall and ceiling and erecting new metal studs wall. removal of masonay interior beaming wall with no plans of
Apr 17, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without permit.noted a 40'0'x10'0' approx.sidewalk cafe with glass+aluminum frame has been erected on north side of w 72 st in front of existing commercial space.remedy;obtain permits if feasible or restor
Jan 31, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: 1)erected more than ten metal joists and poured concrtete slab approx 6" to create a terrace at rear yard (west side)2)erected interior /partition approx. 25'x9'&installed f
Jul 15, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit work noted metal & glass atrium in rear court yard appox 15x25 has been erected in conjuction with ground floor commercial space dba nettles restaurant remedy obtain permit & approval or rem
Aug 4, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit noted a 40x10 appox sidewalk cafe with glass frame has been erected on northside of west 72st on sidewalk in front of cafe dba nettles restaurant remedy obtain permit & approval from builin
Aug 4, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. ork noted metl and glass atrium in rear court yard approximately 15x 25 has been erected in conjuction with ground floor commercial space. remedy: stop all work. obtain all approvals
Jun 18, 1992 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: 1 erected more than (10) metal points and poved concrete slob (approx 6') to create terrace a rear (west side) 2. erected interwise partition ( approx a basement level a create
Nov 18, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:erected metal studs partitions creating two bathrooms at basement rear restaurant.remedy:obtain approvals/permit or restore to prior lawful condition..
Aug 1, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Outside building
Porch/balcony
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 4FE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 4FE
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 4FE
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 4FE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 4FE
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 4FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 6, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 4FE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 4FE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 4FE
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 4FE
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 4FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 4FE
Close - Outside building
Porch/balcony
Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 4FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 14, 2018 · Apt 4FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 5FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 3FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 4FE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 4FE
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 4, 2017 · Apt 4FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2017 · Apt 2FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 3FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 4FE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 4FE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 4FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 4FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 8, 2015 · Apt 2RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2015 · Apt 1RE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 4FE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt 4FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 4RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 4FE
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 18,510 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,108 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-6A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1164 / 11
- Assessed value
- $1,518,300
- Landmark / historic district
- West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension
HPD registration #116567, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 247 West 72 Street
Who owns 247 West 72 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Aaros Realty L L C.
Does 247 West 72 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 247 West 72 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 44% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 247 West 72 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 247 West 72 Street?
It has 18 residential units and 21 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.