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72 West 131 Street

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01728-0067Map

Owner of record: Genesis Y15 Owners LLC

72 West 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Genesis Y15 Owners LLC. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
33

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 2019
4
About 100% of the building's 4 apartments

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 · 46

  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light switch at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Oct 18, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Oct 18, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 at 1st sty public hall

    Oct 18, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Oct 18, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at 1st sty public hall

    Oct 18, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing entrance door to the building at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit entrance door to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit street entrance door to public hall , 1st story

    Apr 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of an uncapped gas pipe at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlets at west wall ''gfi'' in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material stored at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit and make operable windows throughout (upper and lower sashes) in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Aug 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at basement entrance at front areaway

    Aug 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation all radiators and risers in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective bolt and nuts at water closet tank interior in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective closet door at hinges in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window top and lower sash at 2nd window from east at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance at top and lower sashes at 1st window from east at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window top and lower sashes in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system at the boiler room at cellar

    Jul 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective springs balances at the upper and lower sash windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the gas stove. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 1, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc w/the dob respondent failed to comply w/the comm's order to correct the violating conditions and file a cofc pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov34839427y.rem:correct

    Mar 26, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc w/the dob.respondent failed to comply w/the comm's order to correct the violating conditions and file a cofc pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov34893184x.rem:correct

    Mar 10, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. note: east exterior wall of above premises stucco is spalling & several bricks are dislodged. side yard walkway littered w/pieces of stucco. remedy: repair

    Mar 10, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner noted east exterior wall stucco spalling & several bricks dislodged over an area approx 30ftlx20fth this poses a hazard for anyone using the sideyard which

    Dec 8, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. noted: respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions & file a c/c pursuant to 28-204.2, for nov

    Dec 8, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Respondent failed to comply w/ an order of the commissioners noted respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34839427y west exterior wall spalling & dislodging large chunks of stucco/br

    Dec 8, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. defects noted: eastexterior wall stucco is pulling away from wall at various locations and falling into side yard. also noted: front entrance stairway is

    Aug 21, 2010 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34839427y for failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. at time of inspection

    Aug 21, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. defects noted: east exterior wall stucco is pulling away from wall at various locations and falling into side yard. also note front entrance stairway is

    Apr 10, 2010 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.defects noted:eastexterior wall stucco is pulling away from wall at various location.2 front entrance stairway is missing a column.remedy:repair defects.main

    Nov 18, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall or appurtenances defects noted: eastexterior wall stucco is pulling away from wall at various location ffront stairway column collapsed to ground. remedy: maintain exterior bld

    Jul 16, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building.east facade wall at the 3rd floor.level is failing,brick is spalling w/missing and damaged mortar joints.remedy:make area safe,remove and repair all defective brick work.obtain all

    Jul 2, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian exterior building wall. defects noted : east facade at north side brick wall at third floor is defective with loose, scalling broken, missing bricks with cement coating falling to adjacent w

    Feb 27, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall noted defect facade defective w bldg missiing loose open cracked masonry wall w spatting cementitious coating in danger of falling to public walkway noted locations east

    Aug 6, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 14, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Sep 3, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 23, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 4, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,200 ft²
Lot area
1,665 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1728 / 67
Assessed value
$232,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #118114, last renewed Dec 1, 2025.

Questions about 72 West 131 Street

Who owns 72 West 131 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Genesis Y15 Owners LLC.

Does 72 West 131 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 72 West 131 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 72 West 131 Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 72 West 131 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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