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244 West 72nd Street, Manhattan

📍 Upper West Side, Manhattan Built 1928 88 units Class D6 Residential
Registered to MICHAEL ALVANDI LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly
CRITICAL RISK
11 Open Violations
5C 6B
43 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year
3 Last 30 Days
Renting here? This building has 5 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

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Last 30 Days
4
Last 90 Days
43
Last 365 Days
⚠️ Complaints are up 278% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 1 pest infestation complaint filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
HEAT/HOT WATER
26(60%)
PLUMBING
6(14%)
DOOR/WINDOW
4(9%)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
3(7%)
WATER LEAK
2(5%)
PAINT/PLASTER
2(5%)
📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)
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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record
Passed Most Recent Result
2025-08-06 Most Recent Date
2025-08-06 Initial Passed
2024-08-29 Initial Passed
2023-11-02 Compliance Passed
2023-09-25 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2022-11-14 Compliance Passed
2022-10-26 Initial Passed
2022-10-12 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2022-09-07 Treatments Bait applied
2022-08-30 Treatments Bait applied
2022-08-03 Treatments Bait applied
2022-07-25 Treatments Bait applied
2022-07-14 Treatments Bait applied
2022-07-14 Treatments Bait applied
2022-07-06 Treatments Bait applied
2022-06-10 Treatments Bait applied
2022-06-02 Treatments Bait applied
2022-05-17 Treatments Bait applied
2022-05-10 Compliance Passed
2022-04-29 Treatments Bait applied
2022-04-13 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2022-01-04 Treatments Bait applied
2021-12-15 Treatments Bait applied
2021-12-08 Treatments Bait applied
2021-11-08 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2021-11-05 Treatments Bait applied

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

0 Class A
6 Class B
5 Class C
Driving this immediately hazardous rating
Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2024-07-02
Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2024-07-02
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Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 10C, 10th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2024-07-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17097959

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 10C, 10th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR FRAME AT BULKHEAD DOOR LEADING TO ROOF , 16th STORY
2024-07-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17097981

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR FRAME AT BULKHEAD DOOR LEADING TO ROOF , 16th STORY

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7B, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-06-25 ▼

Violation ID: #17080253

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7B, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-06-25 ▼

Violation ID: #17080260

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-06-25 ▼

Violation ID: #17080256

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL TREAD 1ST UP FROM BOTTOM AT ROOF LEADING TO BULKHEAD DOOR , 16th STORY
2024-07-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17098010

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL TREAD 1ST UP FROM BOTTOM AT ROOF LEADING TO BULKHEAD DOOR , 16th STORY

Class B § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-07-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17097941

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-07-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17097942

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-07-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17097970

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 16A, 16th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7B, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-06-25 ▼

Violation ID: #17080250

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7B, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7B, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-06-25 ▼

Violation ID: #17080251

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7B, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 5 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 43 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 10, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data Disclaimer: All compliance data on this page is synced directly from municipal reports published via NYC Open Data. Complaint counts and HPD housing violations are updated daily. Building characteristics (built year, unit count, and building class) are derived from the NYC Department of City Planning's PLUTO database.

Data last updated: July 10, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 43 complaints and 5 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: July 10, 2026.