45 East 72 Street
Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01387-0027Map
Owner of record: 45 East 72nd Street INC
45 East 72 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1959 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 45 residential units across 18 floors. The owner of record is 45 East 72nd Street INC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on October 25, 2016. 1 of the 2 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 12
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 · 2
- 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 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors south fire stair to 1 sty public hall.
Feb 18, 1994
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 26
- Construction other optional
Structure rendered non-compliant. at time of inspection damage observed to have been sustained to awning including 3-pieces exterior tiles over front entrance at expo # 01 due to street level construction vehicle ( backhoe ) impacted at 45 east 72 street manhattan.
Apr 8, 2022
Dob violation - active - 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 - dismissed - 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 - Construction other optional
Boro-comm stop all work under app# 122342982
Jun 7, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
This pvt replaces pvt 476097
Jun 18, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 3, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 3, 2011
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
Jul 27, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 27, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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
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, 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 · 12
- Class - 3
Failure to post building exterior wall condition certificate as required under 1rcny 103-04.at time of inspection,certificate was not postedremedy:post buildings exterior wall condition certificate.
Apr 12, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failed to notify the dept/obtain permit prior to use/installation offoutrigger beam in connection w/suspended scaffolds. noted: no notifications for outrigger beams and "c" hook (rope) remedy: notify the dept
May 11, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1rcny-9.01. rigger failed to name a designated foreman. noted: attime of inspection no foreman on site while rigging equipment was in use. remedy: comply w/nov.
May 11, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold workers met minimum requirements. noted: workers on 2 pt suspended scaffolds did not c/f on their person or on site. remedy: comply w/code.
May 11, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by authorized person on site. noted: no daily record on site for 5.11.10 for 2pt suspended scaffolds. remedy: maintain daily inspection records on
May 11, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39h,50f. regroove teaction sheeave, eliminate excessive lost motion incar.
Aug 11, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Ropes on a 2 point suspended scaffold not in compliance w/ bldg code. ropes where frayed & out of shape. no toe boards on suspended scaffold(4 scaffolds). operation of hoisting equipment in an unsafe manner.
Jun 23, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Using a 2 point suspended scaffold w/ stirrups placed approx 4' from the end of the platform. require not less than 6" or more than 18". use of rigging equipment w/o a special riggers license.
Jun 23, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74o02,50f12,. 74-clean top of car 50-solve back lash
Nov 21, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d06,28b01,74o02,. 28-adjust or repack 74-clean top of car
Nov 21, 1998
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
46b15. -46 shorten hoist ropes
Oct 31, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit, note - satelite dish approximately 6' diameter with vertical pole for support, pole has been welded to water tank do-nnage(i-beam) with supporting braces at top attached to water tank bul
Jul 21, 1993 · Penalty $175
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Mold
Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 18/19
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 18/19
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 18/19
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 18/19
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 18/19
Close - General
Windows
Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 18/19
Close - General
Mold
Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 18/19
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 18/19
Close - General
Mold
Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 18/19
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 18/19
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 18/19
Close - General
Mold
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 18B
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | $1,350,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $5,400,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1959
- Floors
- 18
- Residential units
- 45
- Building area
- 92,744 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,786 ft²
- Zoning
- R10
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1387 / 27
- Assessed value
- $11,476,800
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper East Side Historic District
HPD registration #137882, last renewed Oct 30, 2025.
Questions about 45 East 72 Street
Who owns 45 East 72 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 45 East 72nd Street INC.
Does 45 East 72 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 45 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 45 East 72 Street built?
City records list 1959 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 45 East 72 Street?
It has 45 residential units and 47 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.