215 East 72 Street
Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01427-0007Map
Owner of record: 215 East 72nd St Corp
215 East 72 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1929 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 32 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is 215 East 72nd St Corp. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on February 25, 1982. 1 of the 1 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 37
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 1
- ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection fixtures present lights not on.
Feb 25, 1982
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 37
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
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 - 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
Apr 29, 2021
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 9, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Plumbing none
The department has issued 15 day letter of intent to revoke plumbing a pplication #140633875 due to aduit objections.stop all work immediatel y except to make site safe.provide required information immediately an d contact the manhattan borough office
May 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 2, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 8, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 23, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Aug 17, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - 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
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
26d06,3710x,70m07,05x10. 26d06-secure top emergency exit not to be open with common tools or from inside cab; 37-repair light on overhead; 69-provide code data tag; 05-repair a() latch at basement floor.
Sep 5, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
1b7,2x10,68b7,13x10. 1b7-in car stop switch-alarm bell inoperative when activated; 2x10-alarm bell inoperative; 13x10-emergency lights inoperative.
Aug 31, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not comform to approved const docs & or amends.@ the time o f my insp observed approved site safety plan shows overhead protectionto be provided for adj property @ exp4.no overhead protection has been
Apr 10, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all person & property affected by const ops.@ thetime of my insp observed.active alt job-work is being done @ a 15 story bldg on susp scaffold.workers are using hammer @ parapet level-dropp
Apr 10, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
3309.10 no protection for roof adjacent property @ exp(2)north west corner.@ time of inspection observed patio @ 2nd fl & mechanical equipment no protection install as required @ is shown on the approved site s
Mar 28, 2014
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46h,50o,33o,57y. excessie crown over, clean seal.
Oct 27, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x, restore to service.
Oct 27, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Nonconst
Smoke-fumes
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Smoke-fumes
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | $3,100,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | $3,300,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $3,850,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $2,999,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 15
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 81,338 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,662 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1427 / 7
- Assessed value
- $10,449,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #118980, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.
Questions about 215 East 72 Street
Who owns 215 East 72 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 215 East 72nd St Corp.
Does 215 East 72 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 215 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 215 East 72 Street built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 215 East 72 Street?
It has 32 residential units and 34 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.