72 Clinton Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

72 Clinton Street is a 6-story, 19-unit old law tenement building built in 1925, currently owned by Gladys Torres. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being a broken window guard reported in April 2025, heavy water leaks, and mold issues reported in February 2025.

From December 2024, multiple violations were documented concerning unit 4B, including problems with plaster surfaces and mold, and several paint/plaster issues involving wall and ceiling conditions that have resulted in open violations. The building experienced multiple heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building in late 2024, and significant lead dust concerns in common areas as of February 2025. Of particular concern are recent Department of Buildings violations from June 2024 indicating possible illegal occupancy issues, with citations related to converted SRO units at apartments 5B and 5C, including failures to provide required fire alarm systems, automatic sprinklers, and proper means of egress - all serious safety concerns with substantial penalties totaling over $20,000.

These violations remain active as of the latest records. The building has maintained good rodent control, passing multiple inspections throughout 2023-2025, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years. While some maintenance issues have been addressed through violations and inspections, including several paint/plaster problems and mold remediation efforts, many concerns remain unresolved, particularly the open violation from December 2024 in apartment 4B and the continuing lead dust issues in common areas.