27 West 72nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
27 West 72nd Street, also known as The Olcott, is a 15-story, 158-unit residential building constructed in 1925 in New York City's Upper West Side neighborhood. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety-related issues over recent years, with the most pressing concern being an open violation as of October 2024 regarding missing or defective self-closing door hinges in apartment 1601.
The building has a documented history of pest-related problems, with a notable unsanitary condition complaint in 2021 and recent rodent activity reported in August 2024, though inspections by health authorities have generally resulted in passing grades. Between 2018-2020, multiple violations were recorded concerning the building's exterior maintenance and facade conditions, including hairline cracks at the building canopy ceiling and damaged facade at the exit canopy. The building's elevator system has been a recurring source of issues, with multiple violations in 2020 related to door restrictors, expired tests, and inoperable components, resulting in substantial fines totaling over $4,000.
Environmental Control Board violations from 2018-2020 primarily focused on building maintenance and safety equipment compliance. The property has undergone several permit issuances in recent years, with multiple emergency work and plumbing permits issued throughout 2022-2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance and repair activities. Importantly, the building has maintained an excellent track record concerning bedbug infestations, with no reported cases across eight consecutive annual reports from 2018 to 2025.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 158 |
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Year built | 1925 |
Total area | 206585 sq ft |
Floors | 15 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE ERECTED EXISTING CLASS A |

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