228 West 72 Street is tracked in NYC Property Audit as BBL 1011630048, located in MN, built in 1897, 9 residential units, 6 open DOB/HPD violation signals, $12,500 in unpaid OATH fines, FEMA flood zone X. The free preview keeps address-level facts crawl-visible while the full due-diligence report remains available in the audit.
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228 WEST 72 STREET
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Annual property tax estimated at ~$450,444 (Tax Class 2)· NYC DOF
Last sold for $7,900,000 in June 2019· ACRIS
Most recent mortgage: $1,482,529 from RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK in 2019 (+1 more on Financials)· ACRIS
Building Details
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Building Area
11,820 sf
Commercial Area
4,728 sf
Zoning
C4-6A
Basement
Partial Basement
Land Use
Mixed Residential & Commercial
Registered Owner
228 W 72 LLC
Rent Regulation
Yes · 3 regulated units(DHCR)
Quick facts
How many units does this building have?
9 residential units and 1 commercial space.
How tall is this building?
6 stories, non-fireproof construction, built in 1897.
How big is the lot?
2,554 sq ft (25 ft × 102.17 ft).
What's the building class?
Class C7 — Walk-up apt.
How many buildings are on this lot?
1 building on the lot.
Overall Outlook
Long-term signal for residential or commercial viability
Caution — Known Issues
Maintenance Reliability
Multiple open violations — proceed with caution
54 / 100
Safety
Moderate activity — typical urban
68 / 100
Daily Life
Transit access via 72 St (1 2 3)
~1 min subway
Compliance · 10-year history
Violation timeline
DOB · HPD · OATH
201620182020202220242026
Active3Resolved with debt1Resolved12Hover any dot for detail
Violations & maintenance history
HPD · DOB · OATH — 6 open, 16 resolved
Open Issues — 6
Minor
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE
HPD · Filed Jan 2026 · Open ·
Minor
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM code remove all encumbrances consisting of accumulation of household items. Air conditioner. Oven., bicycles. Cardboard boxes. Containers, construction materials etc at public hall, 1st story
HPD · Filed Dec 2025 · Open
Minor
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges
Apt 3F · 3rd floor · 1st apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Feb 2024 · Open ·
Minor
Section 27-2005 ADM code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls
Apt 6F · 6th floor · 1st room from north at west · 1st apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Jun 2014 · Open ·
Minor
Section 27-2026, 2027 HMC: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and all walls
Apt 6F · 6th floor · 1st room from north at west · 1st apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Jun 2014 · Open ·
Resolved History — 16 (showing 3)
Closed
(a) § HMC: file annual bedbug report in accordance with HPD rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on HPD s website, www. NYC. Gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
HPD · Filed Apr 2026 · Closed
Closed
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures
§ 27-2031 ADM CODEApt 3F · 3rd floor · 2nd apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Jan 2026 · Closed ·
Closed
Owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by ADM code §27-2097 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.
§27-2107 ADM CODE
HPD · Filed Nov 2025 · Closed ·
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