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245 East 72 Street

Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01427-0018Map

Owner of record: Charles H. Greenthal & Co.

245 East 72 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10021. It has 120 residential units across 20 floors. The owner of record is Charles H. Greenthal & Co.. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on March 21, 2024. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
61
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 21, 2024

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
2
About 2% of the building's 120 apartments
Down from 3 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 · 9

  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt pha, 21st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt PHA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the foyer located at apt pha, 21st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt PHA

    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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower and upper sash window at south wall, in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt pha, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt PHA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower and upper sash window at south wall, in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt pha, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt PHA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stool window at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt pha, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt PHA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt pha, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt PHA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the closet in the private hallway located at apt pha, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt PHA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window casing at north wall in the kitchen located at apt pha, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt PHA

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 61

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 29, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 6, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 6, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 6, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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
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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 - 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 - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 9, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 9, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 3, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 3, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 3, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 5, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012

    Aug 30, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Dec 3, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 18, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 2, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 2, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 15, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 15, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 15, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 31, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 31, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 31, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 30, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 30, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 30, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 6, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 6, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 6, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Observed workers on suspended scaffold performing facade work having a sidewalk shed to protect pedestrians. upon inspection, observed missing sidewalk shed parapet information panel. referencing 2022 building

    Jan 14, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Ailure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations-no caz or tenant protection plan ingress/egress 20 sty occupied bldg-alterations/renovation facade work. at the time of my inspecti

    Feb 26, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o permit alt-2 20 sty occupied bldg facade work at the time of my inspection i observed electrical panels,located on the roof area being used to power the suspended scaffold. upon request for

    Feb 26, 2019 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work contrary to consruction documents-cd5 alt-2 20 sty occupied bldg facade work. at the time of my inspection i observed the following work was contrary to the approved cd5 on site. 1)outrigger beam installed

    Feb 26, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to perform safe proper inspection of suspended scaffold. alt2 20 sty occupied bldg facade work. at the time of my inspection i observed that upon my request for pre & post,installation inspection report

    Feb 26, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. noted: observed at time of inspection in the balcony of the apt phe at the 20th floor of the building constructed a shade (sun room) with glass fiber encloser and door and electrical applicati

    Nov 8, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Inadequate safety measures. operation of hoisting equipment in unsafe manner. noted:at time of inspection found excessive cable running fromunderneath of motors,cables were in excess of 20ft coiled up tangle wi

    Aug 24, 2012 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3314.4.2:maintenance & repair. all scaffolds shall be maintained in a safe condition. noted:at time of inspection notice a piece of rope attached to the block stop lever & tied back to the motor to prevent the

    Aug 24, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3314.6.3:lifelines,tiebacks,& suspension ropes shall each be attached to a different point of anchorage. noted:at times of inspection found 6 tiebacks,8 lifelines & only 5 anchorage points only inadequate ancho

    Aug 24, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to perform safe/proper inspection of suspended scaffold. notedupon reviewing daily inspection log found that rigging foreman check off that all component on the suspended scaffold check list are in comp

    Aug 24, 2012 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to have site safety manager or coordinator present as required- noted: no site safety manager as of 8.8.12 - logs for suspended scaffolding and sidewalk shed have been filled-out - worker said work has

    Aug 16, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Approved plans not available for inspection. contrary had three scaffolds hanging from outrigger beams with no cd-5 on site.

    Mar 7, 2006 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    01l11,02l11,33o02,33b07,35b07,40l11. 01- repair alarm, 02- repair alarm,33- clean 33- lighting 35- lighting ,40- eliminate noise.

    Oct 29, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    01l11,02l11,33o02,33b07,35b07,40l11. 01- repair alarm . 02- repair alarm 33- cleam=n ,33- lighting.35-lighting.40- eliminate noise,

    Oct 29, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Mar 7, 2018 · Apt PHA

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 7, 2018 · Apt PHA

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 7, 2018 · Apt PHA

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 14B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 7G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 8A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 13, 2004 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2004 · Apt 8A

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 20, 2026$525,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jun 29, 2026$1,480,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 14, 2025$1,340,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1930
Floors
20
Residential units
120
Building area
117,882 ft²
Lot area
10,216 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1427 / 18
Assessed value
$14,103,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #117983, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 245 East 72 Street

Who owns 245 East 72 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Charles H. Greenthal & Co..

Does 245 East 72 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 245 East 72 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 2% of its 120 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 245 East 72 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 245 East 72 Street?

It has 120 residential units and 125 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.