50 West 72 Street,Manhattan, NY 10023
210 Units
•Built in 1927
•18 Floors
•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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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 50 West 72 Street
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Recent reviews for 50 West 72 Street highlight its prime Upper West Side location with close proximity to Central Park, shops, and transit as a major benefit. Many tenants appreciate the friendly neighbors, accommodating doormen, and mostly responsive management and staff. Apartments often exhibit classic character and sturdy construction with generally good heating and water pressure. However, pest problems, especially with roaches and occasional mice, are a recurring concern despite ongoing pest control efforts. Complaints of uncleanliness, outdated appliances, and intermittent maintenance delays have been reported by some. Noise issues and inconsistent garbage management are also noted, though many tenants still recommend the building for its community feel and convenient location.
Reviews (11)
2 stars
12 hours ago
Horrible Management and Super
Former Tenant
Pros:
The heat works and is appropriate in winter. Packages are safe so far. Close proximity to the park.
Cons:
Either scorching hot water or no hot water, water bugs all the time, out of order laundry room, lazy & entitled doormen, rude and spiteful superintendents, unresponsive management.
Advice to owner:
Your union employees are lazy and entitled, especially those with seniority. If your wondering why your building received a D for energy efficiency, the AC is on full blast in the foyer and your doormen are cold so the front door is open all day & all night. You’re air conditioning NYC. Your management straight up ignores resident requests for help. Stop advertising laundry in the building when all of the machines are broken including the card machine for monetary refill: this is theft.
3.5 stars
Over 1 year 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.
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.
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.
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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 4 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
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
3.8(10)
Agent•
2 Properties•234 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
B
Bcdef Family Corp
3.8(10)
Shareholder•
1 Property•210 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
T
The Alpert Group LLC
3.8(10)
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•234 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
R
Ruxton Management Services
3.8(10)
Shareholder•
1 Property•210 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
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