Would renters recommend 253 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023?

80% of tenants who reviewed 253 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 253 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023?

90% of tenants who reviewed 253 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 253 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023 have any open violations?

This building has no open violations.

When was 253 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1926, this building has 259 units and 22 floors.

Which neighborhood does 253 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023 fall under?

In the neighborhood Upper West Side, New York.

Who owns or manages 253 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023?

253 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023 is owned or managed by West Pierre Associates, LLC.

253 West 72 Street

Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY 10023

259 units·22 floors·Built in 1926

4.3

10 reviews

Top rated building

This building is highly reviewed and rated 4+ stars by past and current renters.

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average

0Violations per unit

NYC average

0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Renter Q&A

Are there cockroaches or rats?

Over 1 year ago

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Is there a doorman in the building?

Over 1 year ago

There’s security desk up front. Super nice and helpful people

Over 1 year ago

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253 West 72 Street

Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY 10023

259 units·22 floors·Built in 1926

4.3

10 reviews

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About 253 West 72 Street

253 West 72 Street is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.3/5 across 10 reviews, with 80% recommending it and 90% approving of the owner. It records 2 evictions, 0 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated November 11, 2026. Located at 253 West 72 Street in the Upper West Side, Manhattan, this building has 22 floors and 259 units. Built in 1926 and managed by West Pierre Associates, LLC., this building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 1, 2, and 3 subway lines, along with the C and B lines, provide convenient transit options in the area. The Upper West Side is a residential neighborhood in Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in the borough. Prospective renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building page.

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Review summary

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Recent reviews for 253 West 72 Street in Manhattan indicate a well-managed building with responsive staff and spacious living units. Residents appreciate the cleanliness, efficient garbage management, and overall maintenance. The building is conveniently located near transportation and local amenities. However, there are concerns about occasional pest issues, particularly roaches, and some noise from the street. While most tenants recommend the building for its atmosphere and management, the pricing of renewals and amenities has raised some dissatisfaction. Overall, it remains a solid option for renters seeking comfort in a vibrant location.

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Reviews of 253 West 72 Street

Former tenant·5 months ago

Well managed building

Pros

Responsive, well managed and friendly

Cons

Had bedbug infestation in two units in the past year. I worry about it spreading or reinfesting.

Advice to the owners

None

Former tenant·9 months ago

Overall a good place to live

Pros

The doormen are wonderful, and management is very responsive. The apartment was clean and neighbors were generally friendly and quiet. No broker fee.

Cons

Have to pay for amenities like the gym. You can still hear street noise even on higher floors. Saw roaches a few times on the stairs and in the laundry room.

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

253 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

This building has 1 housing court litigation case.

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Building owners and associates

Anna Seddio

Richard Mason

Kevin Walsh

Urban Associates LLC

Anna Seddio

Richard Mason

Kevin Walsh

Urban Associates LLC

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