216 West 72nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

The five-story apartment building at 216 West 72nd Street on the Upper West Side, constructed in 1888 and containing 14 units, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, in 2019, the building faced multiple heating and hot water problems affecting the entire structure, resulting in violations and multiple emergency complaints through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building also had issues with garbage/recycling storage and pest control in 2020, which resulted in some violations.

A concerning incident regarding building stability was reported in January 2021, though no violations were found upon inspection. More recent records from 2022-2025 show improvements in certain areas, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years and consistent passing results in rodent inspections. The building's maintenance history includes several Department of Buildings (DOB) violations and complaints between 2019-2021, including issues with electrical work in 2020 that resulted in penalties.

As of 2025, there are some open violations from 2020 related to encumbrances consisting of garbage and household items in public areas. Regular inspections have been conducted, and in recent years, there have been no major recurring issues reported through the bedbug or rodent inspection programs. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges, recent data suggests some improvements in both pest management and compliance with inspection requirements.