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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 15, 2022

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
19
About 28% of the building's 68 apartments
Down from 21 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 8

  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

    85bb05.86bb05.60r09.11.55y13.10.55o02.41h11.55q03.84d02.01b07.31h10.71o02.66o02.36o/b 02/10 clean & repair sheave 85,86bb 5yr 2yr perform & file test 60r lcs fuse remove jumper replace operative fuse 55y hoist

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.