72 West 87 Street
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 4 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Upper West Side average of 14.1.
Is 72 West 87 Street rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
Based on public NYC records. Not legal advice — verify with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) at apps.hcr.ny.gov.
Is 72 West 87 Street covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
- Small landlord. This landlord owns about 8 units across 1 building in our records — at or below the 10-unit small-landlord threshold.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
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How 72 West 87 Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 3016 buildings in this neighborhood, 694 have a higher predicted risk.
violations
(1–9)
(10+)
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What's in the 72 West 87 Street report
| Total units | 8 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | 1889 |
| Gross area | 11,941 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
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72 West 87 Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2024 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs. | Violation Dismissed |
| 09/21/2022 | B | Original | § 27-2005, 2007 Adm Code And Dept. Rules And Regulations. Remove The Encumbrance Obstructing Egress From Fire Escapes Consisting Of Household Articles At 4Th Story Balconey North Stack | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/12/2022 | B | Original | § 27-2005, 2007 Adm Code And Dept. Rules And Regulations. Remove The Encumbrance Obstructing Egress From Fire Escapes Consisting Of Store Shed Erected Under Drop Ladder At East At Fire Escape | Nov Sent Out |
| 08/12/2022 | B | Original | § 27-2005, 2007 Adm Code And Dept. Rules And Regulations. Remove The Encumbrance Obstructing Egress From Fire Escapes Air Condition Unit Protruding Beyond 6 Inches At Window Sill At East At Fire Escape, 3Rd Story | Nov Sent Out |
| 10/07/2021 | C | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code & 309 M/D Law Abate The Nuisance Consisting Of Store Awning Blocking The Fire Escape Drop Ladder Landing At Building Front | Violation Closed |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2025 | Door/Window – Door | Emergency | Close | 3C |
| 01/15/2025 | Door/Window – Door Frame | Non Emergency | Close | 3C |
| 01/15/2025 | General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom | Non Emergency | Close | 3C |
| 01/25/2025 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | 4E |
| 01/25/2025 | Door/Window – Door | Emergency | Close | 4E |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | Food Establishment | Pet/Animal | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 01/25/2025 | Door/Window | Door | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 01/25/2025 | Safety | Smoke Detector | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 01/25/2025 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 01/16/2025 | Door/Window | Door | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2026 | 1722347 | Active | 58 | 05/26/2026 |
| 03/30/2026 | 1721011 | Active | 49 | |
| 11/12/2023 | 1653269 | Closed | 37 | 11/13/2023 |
| 04/06/2023 | 1633471 | Closed | 58 | 04/10/2023 |
| 05/09/2022 | 1609315 | Closed | 58 | 05/12/2022 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 10/02/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Landmk-Landmark None | ||
| 10/01/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Landmk-Landmark None | ||
| 09/23/2024 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 06/30/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Low Pressure Inspection |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2023 | 39099229Y | Resolve | Failure To Provide Unobstructed Exit Passageway - Partially Obstructed Egress With Drop Ladder Of Both Fire-Escape Being Blocked With An Awning - Garbage Cans And Tables / Chairs Impeding On The 2Nd Means Of Eg | $1,250 |
| 04/10/2023 | 39083304Z | Active | Found Boiler Room Doors Not Self Closing, Copper Oil Lines Not Fire Rated And Properly Supported, Flue Pipe Not Properly Supported And Needs To Be Resealed At Chimney.(Summons #39060085X) | $6,250 |
| 05/12/2022 | 39061963P | Active | As Per Class 2 (B265) 28-303.7 Failure To File A Complete Boiler Inspection Report As Per Dob Records; Correct Violation And Summit Certificate Of Correction | $3,125 |
| 04/12/2022 | 39060085X | Active | Found Boiler Room Door Not Self Closing, Copper Oil Line Not Fire Rated, To Be Hard Piped, Flue Pipe Not Properly Supported. | $625 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2017 | $0 | C7 | Upper West Side (79-96) |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/19/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 04/05/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 11/14/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 12/07/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 09/10/2024 | Initial | Passed |
| 08/01/2023 | Initial | Passed |
| 02/03/2023 | Compliance | Passed |
| 05/12/2022 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity And Other Reason |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
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