721 Madison Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10065BBL 1-01378-0048Map
Owner of record: Charles H. Greenthal & Co.
721 Madison Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1908 in Manhattan, 10065. It has 27 residential units across 10 floors. The owner of record is Charles H. Greenthal & Co.. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 44
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 5
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 7
- 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 - 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 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 10e, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt 10E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 10e, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt 10E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 10e, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt 10E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 10e, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt 10E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east window frame in the 3rd room from north located at apt 10e, 10th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt 10E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 44
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 20, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 20, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 20, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
May 31, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7675
Jul 5, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7677
Jul 5, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7675
Jun 19, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7676
Jun 19, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7677
Jun 19, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7675
May 8, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7676
May 8, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7677
May 8, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7675
Aug 5, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7676
Aug 5, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7677
Aug 5, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) remove all by-pass switches and remove them inoperable on the controlled
Aug 24, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) remove all by-pass switches and render them inoperable on the controlled
Aug 24, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) remove all by-pass switches and render them inoperable on controller
Aug 24, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.note atthe time of inspection,observed spalling/loose bricks at exp3 south elevation that qewi had not mentioned in the tr6 report#904393-9b-i1.rem
Jan 24, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
(failure to proved approved plans) at time of inspection contractor failed to provide approved set of plans.comply with notice of violation
Jan 7, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
(failure to post scbr of distribute) at time of inspection noticed no safe construction bill of rights posted or distributed.comply with noticed or violation
Jan 7, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03#07. (03) car station city id number should indicate 1p7675 not 1p7575.
Apr 14, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03#07. (03) car station city id number should indicate 1p7676 not 1p7576.
Apr 14, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03# 07 09# 07. (03) car station city id number should be 1p7677 not 1p7577. (03) car station capacity should indicate 2750 1hs not 2000 1hs.
Apr 11, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
73##,41x11. -73 operating elevator without an equipment use permit (certificate) also, -41 gov. switch on governor inoperative needs tuberepair call 212-312-8745 to arrange for appointment to test device to
Aug 6, 1999 · Penalty $650
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40xx,41x11. -40 installed new governor without permit, -41 gov. over- speed switch inoperative. remedy: file for, obtain permit - have test by d.o.b. (elevator division) inspector.
Aug 6, 1999 · Penalty $750
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40xx,41x11. -40 installed new governor without permit, -41 gov. over- speed switch inoperative. remedy: file for to obtain permit - have test by d.o.b. (elevator division) inspector, repair gov. switch.
Aug 6, 1999 · Penalty $750
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y, 30o, 37o.
Mar 14, 1995
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
37o. 74a-repair water/leak un motor room-74 remove all unrelated wire from shaftway.
Mar 14, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y. 48o. 37o.
Mar 14, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied at 1st fl.and mezzanine as a retail store without first obtaining a valid certificate of occupancy as required pursuant to open alteration #1234-88.remedy:discontinue use.obtain valid
May 4, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o at the 1 & mezz floors as required by open alteration # 1234/88 remedy obtain a new amended c of o as required
Jun 5, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Working other than normal working hours without first obtaining a variance from this dept. for same. (washing down brickwork from hanging scaffold) remedy; stop all further work.
Jun 28, 1988 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 27, 2003 · Apt 10E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 27, 2003 · Apt 10E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 27, 2003 · Apt 10E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 25, 2003 · Apt 10E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 25, 2003 · Apt 10E
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | $3,760,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1908
- Floors
- 10
- Residential units
- 27
- Building area
- 106,163 ft²
- Lot area
- 13,305 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-1
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1378 / 48
- Assessed value
- $16,255,800
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper East Side Historic District
HPD registration #126287, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.
Questions about 721 Madison Avenue
Who owns 721 Madison Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Charles H. Greenthal & Co..
Does 721 Madison Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 721 Madison Avenue 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 721 Madison Avenue built?
City records list 1908 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 721 Madison Avenue?
It has 27 residential units and 32 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.