15 West 72nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

15 West 72nd Street is a 34-story, 493-unit Class A residential building located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, owned by Christopher Alker and constructed in 1963. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints documented between 2018 and 2025, including several building-wide outages in May 2025 that involved multiple complaints and required HPD investigation. The property has also faced pest-related challenges, with recent complaints in 2025 regarding insects and ongoing bee/wasp issues, though a DOHMH inspection in 2024 found no rodent violations.

While there have been periodic bedbug infestations reported between 2018-2024, these instances were typically addressed with eradication efforts. The building's maintenance record shows some concerning patterns, including multiple failed inspections for various systems and compliance requirements. Notably, there were two Oath Violations issued in September 2020 related to COVID-19 executive order non-compliance, and a 2023 inspection under Local Law 188/17 found no violations at that time.

The property has maintained various permits over the years, with several emergency work permits issued between 2020-2023 for exterior work and plumbing systems. Recent records indicate active rodent activity as of 2024, despite passing multiple inspections that year, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges. The building's violation history shows some improvements, with several violations being dismissed or resolved, though the pattern of heat/hot water complaints remains a significant concern for resident comfort.