72 East 97 Street
Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01602-0038Map
Owner of record: Msmc Residential Real
72 East 97 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 27 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Msmc Residential Real. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on January 29, 2021. 3 of the 41 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 43
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 41
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 27, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ...missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on entrance door to building from street to vestibule , 1st story
Nov 21, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story
Sep 7, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt accessible for pad lock on interior of west gate at fire passage way
Sep 6, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor and vinyl tiles floor covering in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at celing in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 12, 2016
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening 1 consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 27, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 17, 2012 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 27, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 17, 2012 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 27, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 17, 2012 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 27, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 17, 2012 · Apt 27
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 27, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 17, 2012 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 27, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 17, 2012 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 27, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 17, 2012 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 27, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 17, 2012 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling throuighout in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty northeast apt 5 guzman. located at apt 5
May 26, 1999 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls kitchen 2 sty northeast # 4.
May 26, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of two gate at exterior 6 sty southwest apt 27 windows at reat fire escape 5 sty. located at apt 27
May 12, 1999 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlock at 2 gates rear fire escape 5 sty balcony 6 sty southwest apt windowexterior.
May 12, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall kitchen 5 sty northwest apt 18 potts 369-8416 5469 er1. , section '' ''
Jul 17, 1998 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint door frame 5 sty northwest apt 18 west room er1 98010850. , section '' ''
Jun 19, 1998 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9c unsafe report filed
Feb 21, 2024
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Jun 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Dec 29, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #912576. remedy: file acceptable report.
Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Steam escaping from condensate tank/waste oil in boiler room rear of boiler/body drain discharge pipes missing at safety valves;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Jan 12, 2022 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report rem: file an amended report following remedial repair
May 22, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide required signage & information on sidewalk shed noted no sign permit #110350263 ex date 6/11/09 6 site same day same violation. remedy: provide sign with information as required by code.
Apr 16, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa
Jan 9, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedia
Apr 30, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Local law report filed as unsafe; unsafe condition exists & no safety measures taken to secure safety of public as per 27-129(d) & 1rcny 32-03(b)(5)(i) remedy: provide safety measures as per bldg code or file
Feb 27, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 15, 2012 · Apt 27
Close - General
Floor
Jul 15, 2012 · Apt 27
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2012 · Apt 27
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 13
Close - General
Floor
Oct 2, 2003 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 2, 2003 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 27
- Building area
- 28,922 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,046 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1602 / 38
- Assessed value
- $1,843,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107024, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 72 East 97 Street
Who owns 72 East 97 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Msmc Residential Real.
Does 72 East 97 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 72 East 97 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 26% of its 27 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 72 East 97 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 72 East 97 Street?
It has 27 residential units and 30 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.