244 West 72nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

244 West 72nd Street is a 15-story, 88-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Ramin Shalom. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a series of water supply and heating problems in December 2024 that affected multiple floors and required emergency response, including violations for inadequate hot and cold water supply in apartments 15A, 15D, 10F, and 3C. The building also faced pest issues, with the most recent complaint about unsanitary conditions (pests) filed and closed in June 2025. Recent violations include active ECB violations related to facade maintenance and safety (as of 2024-12-12), and failures to submit required safety documents and correct unsafe conditions (notably including issues with the operational standpipe and exterior walls/facade).

The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with basic services, particularly water supply and heating systems, with numerous 311 complaints filed between 2024 and 2025. There have also been infrastructure concerns, including multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to exterior wall conditions, with some active violations regarding the building's energy efficiency reporting requirements. The facade maintenance issues led to multiple ECB violations being issued to TEAM ASSOCIATES, including failure to maintain building exterior walls and provide necessary safety measures. The property has undergone several inspections for rodent activity between 2022 and 2024, with mixed results showing both compliance and instances of rat activity, though the most recent inspection in August 2024 passed.

While there have been previous bedbug infestations reported (notably in 2022 and 2023), the most recent filings for 2023-2024 show zero affected units. The building's plumbing and heating systems have been the most frequently cited areas of concern, with multiple emergency and immediate emergency complaints requiring HPD involvement. Recent construction-related issues have also been reported, with complaints about work contrary to stop work orders and construction safety compliance. The property has received various violations for failing to maintain proper documentation and safety measures, including issues with posting required notices to tenants regarding essential service interruptions. While the building has received some recent permits issued in November 2024, indicating ongoing maintenance or improvement work, the active and previously issued violations suggest persistent challenges with building systems and maintenance compliance.