55 East 72 Street
Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01387-0031Map
Owner of record: 72nd And Park Corp
55 East 72 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1924 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 29 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is 72nd And Park Corp. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on October 25, 2016. 3 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 17
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 · 5
- 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 - 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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete walls of rear stairs at west fire passageway.
Jan 21, 1997
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material on ceiling & walls at west fire passageway.
Jan 21, 1997
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings and soffits of northwest fire stairs all stories.
Jan 25, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 22
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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
Jul 30, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 3, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 3, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2007
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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p13402
May 11, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p13403
May 11, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - 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 - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.noted:suspended scaffold removed when stop work order existed.remedy:comply w/ commissioners order.
Sep 11, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents. 2nd scaffoldat bldg rear is not shown on approved cd-5. remedy: conform to approved documents.
Jul 30, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Licensed rigger failed to have a designated foreman. remedy: comply with notice of violation.
Jul 30, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03b07. repair in car common cations 69-hang cleains with chan over s hooks (hook thru chain) as required.
Feb 7, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
31p07-62p07. 31-62 provide required access to hoistway & pit.
Feb 6, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1S
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 13SOU
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 13SOU
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 13SOU
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | $3,100,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $3,875,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1924
- Floors
- 15
- Residential units
- 29
- Building area
- 69,227 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,325 ft²
- Zoning
- R10
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1387 / 31
- Assessed value
- $9,275,850
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper East Side Historic District
HPD registration #118072, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 55 East 72 Street
Who owns 55 East 72 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 72nd And Park Corp.
Does 55 East 72 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 55 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 55 East 72 Street built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55 East 72 Street?
It has 29 residential units and 31 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.