530 East 72 Street
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 22 recorded HPD violations, above the Upper East Side average of 7.7.
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How 530 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, 1318 have a higher predicted risk.
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What's in the 530 East 72 Street report
| Total units | 138 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 21 |
| Year built | 1962 |
| Gross area | 193,000 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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530 East 72 Street event timeline
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Brick And Mortar At Exterior Of Terrace Located At Apt 21B, 21St Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Nov Sent Out |
| 07/18/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Wood Floor In The 2Nd Room From North Located At Apt 21B, 21St Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Nov Sent Out |
| 07/18/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color At North And East Walls In The 4Th Room From North Located At Apt 21B, 21St Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Nov Sent Out |
| 07/18/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Wood Floor In The 4Th Room From North Located At Apt 21B, 21St Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Nov Sent Out |
| 07/18/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color At North And East Walls In The 2Nd Room From North Located At Apt 21B, 21St Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 | Water Leak – Slow Leak | Non Emergency | Close | 21B |
| 10/17/2024 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 10/14/2024 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 | Water Leak | Slow Leak | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 10/17/2024 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 10/14/2024 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 | 1696015 | Closed | 7Q | 03/11/2026 |
| 04/24/2024 | 1666199 | Closed | 73 | 04/24/2024 |
| 04/19/2024 | 1665732 | Closed | 73 | 04/19/2024 |
| 04/19/2024 | 1665768 | Closed | 1X | 04/22/2024 |
| 05/21/2023 | 1637391 | Closed | 1E | 05/22/2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2024 | V-Dob Violation - Active | C-Construction Other Optional | Parital Vacate Order Observed Cracked Brickes At The 2Nd Flthe Lo Per (Qewi)Unsafe Filing For This Building.Remedy;Vacthe Entire Terrace St Fl | |
| 02/21/2024 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Fisphaz-Hazardous Condition (Facade) Facade Required | Cycle 9C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | 35718221Y | Active | Failure To Safeguard-Parking Structure. Noted At Time Of My Inspectionon An Active Parking Structure Consisting Of 1 Level Parking Garage Atcellar Level. Qpsi Had Filed An Unsafe Notification #M0002620-18-0011 | $10,000 |
| 05/21/2025 | 35693860M | Resolve | Failure To Safeguard Parking Structure, To Secure Public Safety And/Ormake The Building'S Structure And Appurtenances Conform To The Provisions Of The Administrative Code After Unsafe Notification Filed By Qpsi | $10,000 |
| 01/02/2020 | 39015146H | Resolve | Work Without A Permit. At Time Of Inspection, Observed New Copper Pipe Rough Plumbing Work For 2 New Bathrooms, 1 Kitchen, And For Heating Units In Approximately 4 Rooms. No Permit On File With The Department O | $0 |
| 01/02/2020 | 39015145X | Resolve | Work Without A Permit. At Time Of Inspection, Observed Approximately 30 New Light Switch/Light Switch Boxes With New Wire, 35 New Outlets/Outlet Boxes With New Wire, 67 New High Hat Lights, 1 New Breaker Panel | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2025 | $1,750,000 | D4 | Upper East Side (59-79) | |
| 01/20/2025 | $0 | D4 | Upper East Side (59-79) | |
| 12/20/2024 | $0 | D4 | Upper East Side (59-79) | |
| 12/20/2024 | $0 | D4 | Upper East Side (59-79) | |
| 12/17/2024 | $1,205,000 | D4 | 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 |
| 12/04/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/27/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/02/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 11/22/2022 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2021 | Compliance | Passed |
| 06/09/2021 | Initial | Failed For Other Reason |
| 01/08/2020 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Sidewalk | Installation Of Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed. No Change In Use, Occupancy Or Egress. Work Shall Comply With Chapter 33 Of Nycc | Permit Issued | 04/23/2026 |
| 04/06/2026 | Initial Permit | Structural | Cellar, Ground Floor, Sub-cellar #1, Sub-cellar #2 | Garage Repair Project As Per Plans. No Changes To Use, Egress, Or Occupancy. | Permit Issued | 04/06/2026 |
| 02/17/2026 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 008 through 008 | Post Approval Amendment Filed To Reflect Minor Interior Revisions Including Addition Of Non-Load Bearing Partitions For Closets, Revised Location Of Washer/Dryer, And Proposed Soffit At Bedroom . No Change In Use/Egress/Occupancy, No Structural Work. | Permit Issued | 02/17/2026 |
| 01/21/2026 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 008 through 008 | Post Approval Amendment Filed To Reflect Minor Interior Revisions Including Addition Of Non-Load Bearing Partitions For Closets, Revised Location Of Washer/Dryer, And Proposed Soffit At Bedroom . No Change In Use/Egress/Occupancy, No Structural Work. | Permit Issued | 01/21/2026 |
| 01/09/2026 | Initial Permit | Sidewalk Shed | Open Space | Installation Of Temporary Heavy Duty Sidewalk Shed As Per Plans. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. Sidewalk Shed Shall Comply With Chapter #33 Of 2022 The Nyc Building Code. Live Load 300Psf. | Permit Issued | 01/09/2026 |
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