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272 East 7 Street, Manhattan — Grade F | OpenStoop

272 EAST 7 STREET, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: F (2/100)

Year Built: 1900 · Units: 24

272 East 7 Street

Manhattan 10009

Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

272 East 7 Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan with 24 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 26 open Class C hazardous violations and Class C violations that have not been corrected among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 390 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10009)

1,081 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 10009

Bottom tier

Avg score: 76

WorstBest in 10009

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

Unsafe Facade

A facade inspection found this building's exterior to be unsafe. This is a serious structural concern that can lead to falling debris.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

33Poor

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

0Critical

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

79Good

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

18Critical

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

39Poor

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

16Critical

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 126 violations · Peak: 53 in 2024

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

200

Violations

126

Inspections

Financial

Compliance

Legal

Total: 390 events across 6 categories

Key Statistics

104

Housing Violations→

(52 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

2.5x neighborhood avg

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

11.3x neighborhood avg

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Near average

137

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

1.5x avg

Permits Issued

Approved construction or renovation work

1900

Built 126 years ago

↑Improving — 5 violations this year vs 63 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Jul 28, 2020

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2020000213406

Jul 28, 2020

Mortgage — $5,739,999

Recorded

CRFN: 2020000213404

Jul 28, 2020

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2020000213405

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

No tax liens found for this property.

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Jul 18, 2024

Tenant Action — UHAB HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 18, 2024

Jun 13, 2024

Tenant Action — UHAB HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 13, 2024

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

Critical Issues (1)

Facade Inspection

Dec 11, 2025• 5 months ago

UNSAFE

Facade inspection (LL11/FISP) — UNSAFE

Status: UNSAFE

Filing: UNSAFE

Type: Initial

Cycle: 10

Penalty (Failure to Correct): $39,670

Penalty (Failure to File): $5,000

Late Filing Penalty: $14,000

High Priority (4)

Complaint

Feb 1, 2026• 3 months ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 6D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6D

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 27, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

Housing Violation

Feb 1, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

Class C (Immediately Hazardous): § 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 EAST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: C

Floor: 1

Status: VIOLATION CLOSED

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Feb 2, 2026

Cure By Date: Feb 16, 2026

Status Date: May 5, 2026

311 Complaint

Jan 27, 2026• 3 months ago

CLOSED

APARTMENT ONLY

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: APARTMENT ONLY

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed

Closed Date: Feb 1, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Sep 12, 2025• 8 months ago

PLUMBING — TOILET [EMERGENCY] (Apt 6D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6D

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Aug 14, 2025

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no

Medium Priority (1)

Complaint

Sep 12, 2025• 8 months ago

PAINT/PLASTER — WALL [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 6D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6D

Space Type: BEDROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Aug 14, 2025

Low Priority (1)

Inspection

Feb 11, 2026• 2 months ago

Passed

Initial (Job PC8667598)

Type: Initial

Result: Passed

Job: PC8667598

Approved: Feb 12, 2026

Informational (3)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

UHAB HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATIO N

Year Built: 1,900

Building Class: C4

Gross Area: 13,206 sqft

Units: 24

Stories: 6

Zoning: R8B

Assessed Value: $1,652,850

Market Value: $3,673,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

UHAB HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATIO N

Year Built: 1,900

Building Class: C4

Gross Area: 13,206 sqft

Units: 24

Stories: 6

Zoning: R8B

Assessed Value: $1,861,200

Market Value: $4,136,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

UHAB HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATIO N

Year Built: 1,900

Building Class: C4

Gross Area: 13,206 sqft

Units: 24

Stories: 6

Zoning: R8B

Assessed Value: $1,861,200

Market Value: $4,136,000

Other Events (10)

311 Complaint

Apr 11, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Apr 10, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 24, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Feb 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Dec 31, 2025• 4 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Closed Date: Dec 31, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Dec 31, 2025• 4 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Closed Date: Dec 31, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Dec 26, 2025• 4 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Closed Date: Dec 26, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Dec 26, 2025• 4 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: Dec 26, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Nov 19, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Closed Date: Nov 18, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Nov 19, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Closed Date: Nov 18, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Nov 8, 2025• 6 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and determined that police action was not necessary.

Closed Date: Nov 8, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Oct 2, 2025• 7 months ago

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and took action to fix the condition.

Closed Date: Oct 1, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Property Details

Year Built

1900

Total Units

Residential Units

Building Class

Location

BBL

1003760028

Zipcode

10009

Location

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272 EAST 7 STREET, Manhattan — Grade F

272 East 7 Street

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