242 East 72 Street
Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01426-0029Map
Owner of record: Alpert Joseph
242 East 72 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 68 residential units across 17 floors. The owner of record is Alpert Joseph. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 50
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 22
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 8
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 1, 2019 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 50
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
May 29, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 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 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
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 - active
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- 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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 affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 14, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- 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
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 2
17 story alteration facade work active site.supported scaffolding stair tower in place approximately 60 ft in height at rear exp#3. in use permit#m01019976. scaffold installation letter onsite.observed work con
Sep 13, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
17 story alteration facade work active site. observed suspended scaffolds in use at exp#1,2,4.further inspection of temporary equipment in use. contractor was to install skyclimber equipment motors, scaffolding
Sep 13, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
A 17 story alteration facade work active site. observed supported scaffolding stair tower in place approximately 60 ft in height at rear exp#3. in use permit#m01019976. scaffold installation letter onsite. upon
Sep 13, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
17 story alteration facade work active site. observed suspended scaffolding in use at exp#1,2,4. work contrary to approved cd5/plans. tie backs were on balcony up to bulkhead at exp#1. upon review of plans. no
Sep 13, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle9a report of critical exam documenting condition of exterior wall&appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control905187.submit acceptable required technical report
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Failure tomaintain exterior bldg facade & appts. as noted: exp. 1 cracked decoratice stones in various location, damaged mortar joints in various locations. remedy: maintain bldg exterior masonry facade, provid
Nov 18, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.@the time of my inspection @10:55am @the above address &date i observed on the 2nd flr &5th flr hallway staircase gas piping from meter to 2nd flr apt&5th flr apt.rem:obtain permit or restore
May 9, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w.the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w.the dept of bldgs.@the time of my inspection @10:55am @the above address &date i observed on the 2nd flr &5th flr hallway stair
May 9, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted: chimney has loose missing and defective brickwork at 17th floor level and below.have license pe evaluate chimney. rmdy: make all necessary repairs to
May 11, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.inspection time: 11:49am at time of inspection i ob served new gas piping installed from existing gas meters in private stairway; to supply cooking gas to apts 2b and 5b.no plumbing permits
Oct 23, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: in cellar north elevation brick piers surrounding steel columns have vertical cracks from floor to ceiling approx 1 1/2 " wide. cmu wall has horizontal
Feb 9, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Mar 19, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85bb05.86bb05.59q03.60b07.60t07.55o02.55y13.10.36t07.36l10.38o02.31h10.51b07.29m07.30m02.66o02.32o02.67o02.68o02. 85,86bb 5yr & 2yr file & perform test 59q light guards in motor room & overhead 60bt main line c
Mar 19, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37g,40i. remove jumper.
Oct 27, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37g. remove jumper.
Oct 27, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40u, 46h, 37#, 52#, 73o. 40-perform 5 years test file elve 3 form and tag device, 37- contacts on controle 52-machin brake pins
Jan 2, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40u, 46h, 37#, 52#, 73o. 40- perform 5 yrs test file elev 3 form an dtag device, 37-contacts on controles 52-machine brake pins.
Jan 2, 1996
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 2S
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 9, 2020 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 9, 2020 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 6A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 14C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 3, 2017 · Apt 8C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 3, 2017 · Apt 8C
Close
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- General
Cabinet
May 3, 2017 · Apt 8C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 3, 2017 · Apt 8C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 6C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 6C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 6C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 8C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2009 · Apt 8C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 6C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 6C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 6C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 16A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 16A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 17
- Residential units
- 68
- Building area
- 98,150 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,513 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1426 / 29
- Assessed value
- $8,966,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #105359, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 242 East 72 Street
Who owns 242 East 72 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Alpert Joseph.
Does 242 East 72 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 East 72 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 28% of its 68 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 242 East 72 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 242 East 72 Street?
It has 68 residential units and 75 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.