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242 East 72nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

8
DOB Complaints
10
311 Housing Calls
4
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 242 East 72nd Street

242 East 72nd Street is a 17-story, 68-unit residential building constructed in 1930, currently owned by David Herman. The Upper East Side property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years, with the most pressing concerns being elevator defects and facade work safety. As of 2025, there are active violations related to the building's FISP Cycle 9A safety report and elevator maintenance, dating back to 2019 and 2022 respectively.

Recent plumbing, electrical, and heating issues have occurred, including a power outage in July 2023 and door/window problems in September 2023, though these were resolved without violations. The building has undergone facade renovation work in 2024, which generated multiple construction safety violation notices, though the main violations were resolved with one remaining active penalty of $2,500. The property has experienced recurring pest management challenges, particularly with rodents, as evidenced by multiple DOHMH inspections showing rat activity and the need for bait application throughout 2023-2024.

However, recent rodent inspections in October 2023 showed compliance. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of plumbing issues, particularly affecting toilets and bathtubs/showers, with multiple complaints filed and generally resolved through HPD inspections. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations from 2021 to 2024, with all annual reports showing zero infested units. While the property has undergone various maintenance challenges typical of older buildings, most issues have been addressed promptly, though some active violations remain as of 2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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242 East 72nd Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Upper East Side.

Building Characteristics

Total units 68
Year built 1930
Total area 98150 sq ft
Floors 17
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
4
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
10
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 242 East 72nd St, New York, NY 10021
  • 244 East 72nd St, New York, NY 10021
  • 246 East 72nd St, New York, NY 10021
  • 248 East 72nd St, New York, NY 10021

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242 East 72nd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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242 East 72nd Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 242 East 72nd Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-09-182023-09-28Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2023-07-292023-08-02Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2020-09-092020-09-13Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyCLOSE
2020-09-092020-09-13Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyCLOSE
2019-09-242019-10-19Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 242 East 72nd Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2022-02-15ACloseNoneNone(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.None
2019-10-01CCloseNone6A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2019-10-11T00:00:00.000Z
2019-08-12CCloseNone6A§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2019-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
2019-08-12BCloseNone6A§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2019-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
2019-08-12BCloseNone6A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2019-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 242 East 72nd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-09-28 21:24RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2023-09-18 20:05DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2023-07-29 23:38ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
2022-10-29 19:46RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2021-09-16 13:19RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 242 East 72nd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16953812025-05-13CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-05-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-05-13)
16775362024-09-13CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2024-09-25Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2024-09-25)
16775352024-09-13CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2024-09-25Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2024-09-25)
16775372024-09-13CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2024-09-16Oath Violation Served (2024-09-17)
15514872020-08-27CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2020-08-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-08-27)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 242 East 72nd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-05-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVECYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
2022-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
2019-09-06V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
2019-09-06V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
2019-08-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 020822 BY ALLIANCE ELEV CO LLC DONALD BASEDOW CERT#4700012022-02-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 242 East 72nd Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 242 East 72nd Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-300002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-010002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-160002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-01-270002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 242 East 72nd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-10-16CompliancePassed
2023-10-16InitialPassed
2023-09-12BAITBait applied
2023-08-01BAITBait applied
2023-07-13ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 242 East 72nd Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 242 East 72nd Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 242 East 72nd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-09-1339532400JJOSE TUNAS17 STORY ALTERATION FACADE WORK ACTIVE SITE. OBSERVED SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDING IN USE AT EXP#1,2,4. WORK CONTRARY TO APPROVED CD5/PLANS. TIE BACKS WERE ON BALCONY UP TO BULKHEAD AT EXP#1. UPON REVIEW OF PLANS. NORESOLVE0.00.0
2024-09-1339532402NBULADO GENERAL CONTRACTOR17 STORY ALTERATION FACADE WORK ACTIVE SITE.SUPPORTED SCAFFOLDING STAIR TOWER IN PLACE APPROXIMATELY 60 FT IN HEIGHT AT REAR EXP#3. IN USE PERMIT#M01019976. SCAFFOLD INSTALLATION LETTER ONSITE.OBSERVED WORK CONRESOLVE0.00.0
2024-09-1339532401LJOSE TUNAS17 STORY ALTERATION FACADE WORK ACTIVE SITE. OBSERVED SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS IN USE AT EXP#1,2,4.FURTHER INSPECTION OF TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT IN USE. CONTRACTOR WAS TO INSTALL SKYCLIMBER EQUIPMENT MOTORS, SCAFFOLDINGRESOLVE2500.00.0
2024-09-1339532403PBULADO GENERAL CONTRACTORA 17 STORY ALTERATION FACADE WORK ACTIVE SITE. OBSERVED SUPPORTED SCAFFOLDING STAIR TOWER IN PLACE APPROXIMATELY 60 FT IN HEIGHT AT REAR EXP#3. IN USE PERMIT#M01019976. SCAFFOLD INSTALLATION LETTER ONSITE. UPONRESOLVE1250.00.0
2022-12-0237024413PALPERT JOSEPHFAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAM DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL&APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL905187.SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TECHNICAL REPORTACTIVE1280.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 242 East 72nd Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 242 East 72nd Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 242 East 72nd Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 242 East 72nd Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 242 East 72nd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 242 East 72nd Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 242 East 72nd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 242 East 72nd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 242 East 72nd Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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