309 West 72 Street
Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01184-0006Map
Owner of record: West Side Equities, LLC
309 West 72 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is West Side Equities, LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on February 13, 2026. 6 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 64
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
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 · 26
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Feb 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, east wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
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 apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st medicine cabinet from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door
Oct 11, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges compactor closet door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 11, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing a stopper installed at vestibule door to public hall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2015 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balances top and bottom sashes in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2015 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 4, 2015
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 19
- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 30, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 24, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
51-repair overhead door
Jan 19, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Class 2: insufficent cab safety mirror, repair or replace mirror. braille tags missing, install as needed. damaged overhead lighting, repair lighting. overhead stop switch label insufficent, repair switch cover
Mar 4, 2025 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1 item: door lock monitoring installed but inoperative. remedy: repair and call the dob elevator division at (212) 393-2144 for a re-inspection. class 2 items: fire signage missing on some floors, provide
Dec 11, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. service elevator equipment as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service, creating a hazardous condition per 1rcny 11
Sep 14, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Class 1: upon inspection found device to be out of service. this presents a hazzardous condition for special needs residents & emergency responders. restore to service repair immediately as per 11-02 1rcny. whe
Aug 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted approx 12 sq ft of sheetrock ceiling in lobby of 5 story residential building has been removed exposing wood floor framing above. note sprinkler syst
Apr 19, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Dlm improperly installed on this device. no firemans service present in controller. install firemans service so dlm is in compliance with section 3.10.12 of appendix k3 .1/l/10 inside car stop switch defective
Mar 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Non-hazardous
11q,33w,22w,33i,35p,46t,49t,73#,40h,28h,33 walls and skylight-perform 5yr test and properly tag device and file elev 3 form.
Dec 2, 1991 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Janitor/super
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 5DALLA
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 17, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2023 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 1, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 26, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 26, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 6,980 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,554 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1184 / 6
- Assessed value
- $940,500
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
HPD registration #135012, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 309 West 72 Street
Who owns 309 West 72 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West Side Equities, LLC.
Does 309 West 72 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 309 West 72 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 39% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 309 West 72 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 309 West 72 Street?
It has 18 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.