31 East 72 Street
Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01387-0021Map
Owner of record: 31 East 72nd Street Corporation
31 East 72 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1916 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 35 residential units across 12 floors. The owner of record is 31 East 72nd Street Corporation. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 11 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 46
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 3
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 · 15
- 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Nov 22, 2024
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 15, 2022
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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling north room at 14 sty south apt 14a. , section '' ''
May 17, 1994 · Apt 14A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchen at 14 sty south apt 14a. , section '' ''
May 17, 1994 · Apt 14A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over north room 13 sty south apt 14a. , section '' ''
Mar 11, 1994 · Apt 14A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling north room 13 sty north apt 14a. , section '' ''
Mar 11, 1994 · Apt 14A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over kitchen 13 sty south apt 14a. , section '' ''
Mar 11, 1994 · Apt 14A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchen 13 sty apt 14a. , section '' ''
Mar 11, 1994 · Apt 14A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and copper arms 14 sty public hall.
Sep 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors fire stair 12 sty.
Sep 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit exterior public hall door 9 sty at north.
Sep 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit extension public hall door 6 sty at north.
Sep 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlocked fittings to door street entrance from cellar at west.
Sep 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 46
- 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, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 25, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 25, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has issued a stop work order under application # 122725809 due to applicant or contractor withdrawal. stop all work immediately and make site safe
Jun 25, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 27, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 27, 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 - 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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2014
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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 31, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 31, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Nov 15, 1983
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 15, 1983
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 1
I observed gas piping in public hallway in stair case floors 1, 2 ,6,7 as per nyc code (14.13.3) c26-1325.0 , fgc-e.2 and fgc404.1. gas piping is prohibited in public hallways. also future on gas line in apartm
Sep 21, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note:at time of inspection observed at 1)exposure#4,east elevation;cracked-eroded brick-masonry below parapet wall close to south elev. 2)roof-ter
Feb 3, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#804935. remedy: submit required technical report
Oct 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Bc3314.10.1/partial swo issued for suspended scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 and posted on premises.failure to install suspended cables parallel to the wall.noted:at time of inspection steel cables for suspended sca
Feb 8, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide sidewalk shed parapet sign.noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed that installed on madison ave.missing parapet sign according to 3301.9.2.rem:provide sidewalk shed parapet sign according
Feb 8, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Partial swo issued for suspended scaffold pursuant 2-207.2 and posted on premises.sidewalk shed does not meet code specs.noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed on madison ave does not extend additional 20ft
Feb 8, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
100r01- 12th flr "zero clearance vestibule" is 9" which exceeds the maximum allowable 6" as per 2.11.6.5 of asme a17-1 code. please adjust the apt door so that the code requirements are met.
Aug 28, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
100r09)only wiring related to the operation of elevator are allowed in the shaftway.remove all other wiring from the shaftway.
Aug 27, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall.hazardous:pieces of facade missing from north-west corner below parapet strewn about sidewalk and street.vertical cracks north-west corner various elevations.remedy:im
May 12, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50/50a 50-unielable rating plate on saftey valve 50a-broken tempratureon electric pieheater on oil burner.
Nov 25, 2003 · Penalty $180
Active
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- Non-hazardous
50.50a. 50) missing tag on saftey valve 50) oil leak on metering pump and transfer pump
Nov 25, 2003 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
15l,18q,33m,30p,57p,73. repair basement and where necessary, replace covers, provide, correct city numer on equipment.
Oct 1, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
52l, repair brake assembly and property cotter pin.
Oct 1, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57o2,74m7,73t7,75u5,6b7. -74m2 provide cover on box under car, -73t7 provide city i.d. on equipment, -6b7 provide green field for car gate switch wires were need
Nov 7, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
28b1,75u5,11b9. -28b1 adjust or repack, -11b9 remove pit tail for top of car box & provide cover
Nov 7, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | $485,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 27, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $3,525,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1916
- Floors
- 12
- Residential units
- 35
- Building area
- 61,437 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,721 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-1
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1387 / 21
- Assessed value
- $9,415,800
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper East Side Historic District
HPD registration #120289, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.
Questions about 31 East 72 Street
Who owns 31 East 72 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 31 East 72nd Street Corporation.
Does 31 East 72 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 31 East 72 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 31 East 72 Street built?
City records list 1916 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 31 East 72 Street?
It has 35 residential units and 40 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.