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72 Morningside Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01948-0003Map

Owner of record: 72 Morningsde Av Hsg

72 Morningside Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 14 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 72 Morningsde Av Hsg. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on May 19, 2026. 22 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 19, 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

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 · 43

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter spring balance at lower sash, 2nd window from east at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 43

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash counter balance at bulkhead window

    Jul 30, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jul 30, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 1, 2021

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2017

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber covering over treads at 3rd tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 11, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber covering over treads at 2nd through 6th treads above intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 11, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber covering over treads at 3rd and 5th treads above intermediate landing stairs stairs at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Sep 11, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber covering over treads at 1st, 4th and 6th treads from bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Sep 11, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2012 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2012 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2012 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 4, 2012 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats cellar throughout.

    May 24, 1983

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving at cellar-rear.

    May 24, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire proof ceiling-cellar rear.

    May 24, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    May 24, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes south fire escape 4 sty balcony and east fire escape 4 sty balcony.

    May 24, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    May 24, 1983

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code provide a proper screw cap for the cleanout of trap cellar house sewer at front.

    May 24, 1983

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

    May 24, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 1st sty and 4 sty rear.

    May 24, 1983

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceilings cellar throughout.

    May 24, 1983

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd sty east apt 32 kitchen & bathroom fixtures. , section '' ''

    Mar 4, 1976 · Apt 32

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 4 sty southwest apt 43 bathroom. located at apt 43

    Oct 9, 1974 · Apt 43

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code install central hot water system or, if feasible, individual hot water heaters, and file an application for approval before doing work 1 sty east apt 1 kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 1

    Oct 9, 1974 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.01 adm code install central heating system or, if lawfully feasible, individual space heaters, and file an application for approval before doing work boiler room at cellar.

    Oct 9, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchens & bathrooms 1 sty north apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Aug 23, 1974 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar at center.

    Aug 23, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving north and south front areaways.

    May 17, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof cellar and yard.

    May 17, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall bulkhead to roof.

    Jan 17, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 26, 2004

    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 · 2

  • Class - 2

    Return leaking at union. coil on left side has corrosion and gauge is defected.

    May 5, 2020 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment,apparartus,materials devices,appliances, or wiring in use.the entire apt43:devices are not secured,devices are not layered.this is not a final inspection!rem:c

    May 17, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 11, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 43

    Close
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  • General

    Stairs

    Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 31, 2011 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 43

    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 (C6)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
14
Building area
12,300 ft²
Lot area
3,183 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1948 / 3
Assessed value
$477,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #113061, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.

Questions about 72 Morningside Avenue

Who owns 72 Morningside Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 72 Morningsde Av Hsg.

Does 72 Morningside Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 72 Morningside Avenue 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 72 Morningside Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 72 Morningside Avenue?

It has 14 residential units.

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