137 West 72nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

137 West 72nd Street is a 5-story, 11-unit residential building located on the Upper West Side, constructed in 1887 and currently owned by Steven Hoffman. The building is currently facing multiple active violations related to the failure to file External Low Pressure Inspections for 2018 through 2024, which are particularly significant as they pertain to building safety requirements. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably in August 2020 when multiple plumbing-related complaints were filed regarding various fixtures (basin/sink and bathtub/shower), along with issues related to an unsanitary condition involving pests, and problems with cabinets and ceiling paint/plaster - though all these complaints were subsequently resolved.

A heat/hot water issue was also reported and fixed in May 2019. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections from 2014 through 2024, consistently passing each inspection, which suggests effective pest management. Most recently, the building has maintained a clean record with no reported bedbug infestations in the past six reporting periods from 2018-2024.

Two sidewalk shed/scaffold-related complaints were made in 2021, but no violations were found upon inspection. A permit for an EW (Emergency Work) was issued in November 2018. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, the timely resolution of most complaints and the absence of current pest or rodent problems are noteworthy, though the active violations regarding pressure inspection filings represent the most significant ongoing compliance issue.