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50 West 72 Street
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50 West 72 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10023

210 Units

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Built in 1927

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18 Floors

3.6(11)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 50 West 72 Street
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    Recent tenant reviews for the building at 50 West 72 Street in Manhattan highlight a great location, friendly staff, and good heating system. Some concerns include occasional pest issues like roaches and mice, slow response to maintenance requests, and cleanliness problems. Suggestions are made to improve building management's responsiveness and address pest control more effectively. Despite these drawbacks, residents appreciate the community feel, well-maintained facilities, and overall positive living experience.

    Reviews (11)

    11 months ago
    Roach Problems and Burnt Out Super, but Overall Great Location, People and Vibes
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The neighbors
    Management is hit or miss, super likes to talk and doesn't do as much unless you pressure him, but the other staff is pretty great - they work as a team and keep each other accountable so that's fine.
    Haven for dog lovers
    Best location, great food, close to train and Trader Joe's, Central Park, etc. A walker's and commuters paradise.
    Great heating, never cold.
    Cons:
    Unclean apartments, very lazy cleaning from staff before move-in
    Broken fixtures and lots of repairs needed; it's an old building with minimal renovations done.
    Roaches nests.
    Super seems hesitant to do the work and some of the staff has attitude when it comes to fixing problems, even if they improve living conditions. Staff needs to be more proactive.
    Advice to owner:
    Delay apartment move-ins until everything is checked as ready by the building manager. Everyone needs to be more proactive.
    Over 1 year ago
    Overall great building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great front desk and facilities staff. Building is kept very clean. Issues are addressed in a timely fashion - responsive management. Great safe neighborhood.
    Cons:
    Roaches, not frequent but disturbing to see. Over two years I had encountered them in the laundry room a few times, a few dead and few alive in my unit (maybe every 4-5 months). Not anything extreme but still unpleasant.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 5 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 50 West 72 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.14 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    10
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 25, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 905, 9th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    13
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 13, 2025: § 27-2045(b)(1)(b) hmc, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 415, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    6
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 26, 2025: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 adm code -certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 905, 9th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Missing information/filings
    1
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 17, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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    Property Owners and Associates
    T
    Tracey Franklin
    3.6(11)
    Agent•
    2 Properties•234 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    B
    Bcdef Family Corp
    3.6(11)
    Shareholder•
    1 Property•210 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    T
    The Alpert Group LLC
    3.6(11)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•234 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    R
    Ruxton Management Services
    3.6(11)
    Shareholder•
    1 Property•210 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2

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