253 East 72 Street

Manhattan, NY 10021BBL 1-01427-0023Map

Owner of record: Metropolitan Transit Auth

253 East 72 Street is an utility built in 2012 in Manhattan, 10021. The owner of record is Metropolitan Transit Auth. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on February 2, 2015.

HPD violations: 8
DOB violations: 21
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 79

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Feb 2, 2015

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 8

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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east
Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east
Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east
Feb 16, 2005 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east
Feb 16, 2005 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at east
Feb 16, 2005 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 1 sty stwy ctr r no f p dr & mtl chute rm cont to c o 49476.58.
May 12, 1982
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration office and supply store room cellar at east.
May 12, 1982
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 21

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 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

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
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, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 4B
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 4B
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 4B
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2007 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2007 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2007 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2007 · Apt 4B
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 13, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jun 3, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Radiator
Feb 21, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Radiator
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Radiator
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
General
Windows
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 14, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Utility (U7)
Year built: 2012
Floors: —
Residential units: —
Building area: —
Lot area: 5,625 ft²
Zoning: R10A
Community board: 108
Council district: 5
Block / lot: 1427 / 23
Assessed value: —
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #109720, last renewed —.

Questions about 253 East 72 Street

Who owns 253 East 72 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Metropolitan Transit Auth.

Does 253 East 72 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 253 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 253 East 72 Street built?

City records list 2012 as the year it was built.

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