311 East 72 Street
This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.
This building has 31 recorded HPD violations, above the Upper East Side average of 7.7.
The 17-story, 127-unit residential building at 311 East 72nd Street, owned by Charles & Joseph Alpert, was constructed in 1929 and currently faces several significant maintenance issues. The property has experienced multiple water-related problems, with recent violations in 2026 documenting water leaks in multiple apartments (17C and 17D) that were classified as hazardous. There are also recurring issues with ceiling damage and plaster problems, with multiple complaints and violations in 2026 regarding paint and plaster issues, particularly affecting Unit 17C. The building is currently under scrutiny for low pressure boiler violations from 2023, with multiple active violations documenting failure to file required inspections.
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What's in the 311 East 72 Street report
Is 311 East 72 Street rent-stabilized?
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Is 311 East 72 Street covered by Good Cause Eviction?
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How 311 East 72 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 3066 buildings in this neighborhood, 205 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
in the next 12 months
What's driving this score
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| Total units | 127 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 17 |
| Year built | 1929 |
| Gross area | 118,234 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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311 East 72 Street's landlord & ownership
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Filed Sep 8, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2026 .
The registration on file expired Sep 1, 2026. HPD requires owners of most rental buildings to re-register every year.
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New York, NY 10016
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311 East 72 Street's mortgage & ownership history
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and satisfactions recorded against this property with the NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) — the public paper trail behind who owns it and who has lent against it.
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311 East 72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2026 | C | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color The Ceiling In The 1St Room From North At East Located At Apt 17C, 17Th Story, 2Nd Apartment From South At West | Nov Sent Out |
| 05/19/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2026, 2027 Hmc: Properly Repair The Source And Abate The Evidence Of A Water Leak The Ceiling In The 2Nd Room From North At West Located At Apt 17C, 16Th Story, 2Nd Apartment From East At South , Section ''West'' | Nov Sent Out |
| 05/19/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2026, 2027 Hmc: Properly Repair The Source And Abate The Evidence Of A Water Leak The Ceiling In The 3Rd Room From North At West Located At Apt 17C, 16Th Story, 2Nd Apartment From East At South , Section ''West'' | Nov Sent Out |
| 05/19/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department All Peeling Paint Surfaces In The 3Rd Room From North At West, The 2Nd Room From North At West Located At Apt 17C, 16Th Story, 2Nd Apartment From East At South , Section ''West'' | Nov Sent Out |
| 09/30/2024 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color At Ceiling And South Wall In The 2Nd Room From East Located At Apt 17D, 17Th Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Nov Sent Out |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 | Paint/Plaster – Ceiling | Emergency | Close | 17C |
| 08/12/2026 | Paint/Plaster – Ceiling | Emergency | Close | 17C |
| 08/12/2026 | Paint/Plaster – Ceiling | Non Emergency | Close | 17C |
| 08/12/2026 | Water Leak – Slow Leak | Non Emergency | Close | 17C |
| 05/01/2026 | Water Leak – Damp Spot | Non Emergency | Close | 17C |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 | Paint/Plaster | Ceiling | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 08/12/2026 | Paint/Plaster | Ceiling | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 08/12/2026 | Paint/Plaster | Ceiling | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 08/12/2026 | Water Leak | Slow Leak | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 05/01/2026 | Water Leak | Damp Spot | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2026 | 1729164 | Closed | 1E | 06/26/2026 |
| 05/13/2026 | 1725157 | Closed | 23 | 05/22/2026 |
| 04/27/2026 | 1723558 | Active | 2L | 06/05/2026 |
| 10/31/2025 | 1708941 | Closed | 59 | 11/08/2025 |
| 06/04/2025 | 1696957 | Closed | 23 | 06/05/2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation | 11/24/2023 |
| 06/30/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 06/20/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 06/20/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 02/21/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Fisphaz-Hazardous Condition (Facade) Facade Required | Cycle 9B Unsafe Report Filed |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2026 | 39554216R | Resolve | At Time Of Inspection Of 17 Story Building Observed Storage For Facade Work Missing Solid 4' Barrier And 4' Wire Mesh To Enclose Storage Zone As Per 3307.4.7 Causing Hazardous Conditions To The Public.Provide R | $5,000 |
| 05/15/2026 | 39554215P | Resolve | At Time Of Inspection Of 17 Story Facade Job Observed Suspended Scaffolding Operations Not To 3314.1 Causing Hazardous Conditions 1. Welding On Suspended Scaffolding Without Insolation On Cable And Thimble 2. P | $5,000 |
| 09/12/2025 | 35718418H | Resolve | Pedestrian Protection Does Not Meet Code Specifications. Note At Time Of Inspection Observed Unmaintained Sidewalk Shed With Mudsills Broken/Cracked. Observed On Parapet To The Street At Multiple Areas On The P | $0 |
| 07/25/2022 | 39066664H | Resolve | Failure To Maintain Building In Code-Complaint Manner: Lack Of A System Of Automatic Sprinklers Where Require Per Bc 903.2; 27-954 I Observed In Cellar In Laundry Room 10 Commercial Electric Dryers And No Sprin | $2,500 |
| 07/25/2022 | 39066665J | Resolve | Work Without A Permit I Observed In The Cellar In The Laundry Room Gas Lines Were Installed For Commercial Gas Dryers. On 10 Floor Apartment 10C Installed Waste Line Under The Sink And On 11 Floor Apartment 11C | $0 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2005 | $0 | D9 | Upper East Side (59-79) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/30/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 01/12/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 01/01/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 02/16/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2019 | Initial | Passed |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2026 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Sidewalk | Installation Of 300 Psf Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans, Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With The Chapter # 33 Of The Code 2014, No Changes In Use Egress Or Occupancy Under This Application. | Permit Issued | 09/04/2026 |
| 08/17/2026 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | General Construction | Facade | Facade Repair | Permit Issued | 08/17/2026 |
| 06/18/2026 | Initial Permit | Suspended Scaffold | Material Hoist. For Materials Only. No Work From Hoist. | Permit Issued | 06/18/2026 | |
| 04/23/2026 | Initial Permit | Suspended Scaffold | Facade Restoration, Inspections | Permit Issued | 04/23/2026 | |
| 10/07/2025 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Supported Scaffold | Facade | Installation Of Pipe Scaffolding As Per Plans. Pipe Scaffolding Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of The Nyc Building Code 2022. No Change In Use, Occupancy, Or Egress Under This Application. | Permit Issued | 10/07/2025 |
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