72 West 87 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01200-0064Map
Owner of record: 72 West 87th Street LLC
72 West 87 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 72 West 87th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 143 housing violations here, most recently on October 1, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 143
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 118
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 · 143
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at west in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell/buzzer intercom system from building entrance door to the panel at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at west in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Oct 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at at building entrance door
Oct 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at vestibule area , 1st story
Oct 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household articles at 4th story balconey north stack
Sep 21, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of store shed erected under drop ladder at east at fire escape
Aug 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding beyond 6 inches at window sill at east at fire escape, 3rd story
Aug 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of store awning blocking the fire escape drop ladder landing at building front
Oct 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 11, 2018 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
May 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing door at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall stairs, 5th story
May 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes cable wires at 5sty balcony at rear at fire escape
May 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cable wires laying across the roof at south east
May 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete ceramic tile floor at entrance to vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread #2 up from bottom leading to building at front at public hall stairs
May 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom at building front to the intercom at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 4, 2018 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of latch with hasp capable of being padlocked at door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 4, 2018 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping concrete & tiled floor in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 4, 2018 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 4, 2018 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 4, 2018 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 4, 2018 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 4, 2018 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south
May 4, 2018 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - 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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 5th story
Sep 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall at public hall, 5th story
Sep 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall at public hall, 5th story
Sep 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall at public hall, 5th story
Sep 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall
Sep 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ..... at public hall
Sep 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose wires at southwall at public hall
Sep 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 wrong frame at time of inspection. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 29, 2017
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 area at public hall, 1st story
May 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 for easy removal for inspector's signature at public hall, 1st story
May 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 lobby, 1st story
Dec 11, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 lobby, 1st story
Dec 11, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 lobby, 1st story
Dec 11, 2016
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door knob and assembly in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood interior door frame in the foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 2E
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 26
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 2, 2025
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 1, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 27, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 24, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 24, 2004
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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 6, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Mar 6, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 6, 1996
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway - partially obstructed egress with drop ladder of both fire-escape being blocked with an awning - garbage cans and tables / chairs impeding on the 2nd means of eg
Nov 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Found boiler room doors not self closing, copper oil lines not fire rated and properly supported, flue pipe not properly supported and needs to be resealed at chimney.(summons #39060085x)
Apr 10, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records; correct violation and summit certificate of correction
May 12, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Found boiler room door not self closing, copper oil line not fire rated, to be hard piped, flue pipe not properly supported.
Apr 12, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
B254,5a,34b
Aug 7, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
15,34b,50,50a,50b. 50- oil shut valve missing on oil suction line top of oil tank. 50a- anti syphon valve not installed at the highest pointof oil suction line. 50b- combustible debris in boiler rm
Sep 21, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg on code compliant manner.noted:exposed electrical wires missing & defective ceiling tiles at underside of 1fl 1e atcellar.remedy:repair & maintain bldg.
May 15, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.defects noted:exposed electrical wires missing & defective ceiling tiles, defective woodenframing at underside of 1st flr. noted location: cellar.remedy:repair/
Nov 25, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work contrary to approved department of building plans and application( improper set up of the scaffold contrary of the d.o.b. cd-5 permit caused insufficient amount of counter weight approved for 600165 - need
Feb 3, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
No toe board on 2 point scaffolf. ropes & cables shall not be made fast to sharp objects. failure to obtain a proper permit cd 5 for out rigger beams. no special riggers license on site. (liability insurance,
Dec 10, 2002 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
No permit for sidewalk shed(expired)noted:sidewalk shed located at said premesis approx 24"x12"x16"in which permit expired on 12/31/99 job#102019511 remedy:renew permit+remove shed
Oct 5, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No shed permit; noted: shed erected at front side of properity. remedy: obtain shed permit with d.o.b.
Sep 8, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a d=sidewalk shed permit noted: sidewalk shed permit has expired permit # is 102079511 expiration date is 12/31/99. remedy: obtain and maintain all proper permits from the dept. of buildings
Jan 12, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. crack in brickwork at front facade - columbus ave side in need of repair. above 2nd sty window at remedy: make all repairs in a safe & lawful manner - provide protectio
Sep 5, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close
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- Door/window
Door frame
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 13, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 13, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 13, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 13, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 13, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 2E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1889
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 14,541 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,021 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-9
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1200 / 64
- Assessed value
- $3,198,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #125368, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 72 West 87 Street
Who owns 72 West 87 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 72 West 87th Street LLC.
Does 72 West 87 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 143 housing violations at this property.
Is 72 West 87 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 72 West 87 Street built?
City records list 1889 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 72 West 87 Street?
It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.