The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. More recorded distress than 51% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 17.1. In ZIP 10023, 77% of residential buildings hold an A and
3% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
16 total — 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 7 class B, 6 class A. Oldest open since 1989-01-09.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
16 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (13) · Outdoor Dining (2) · Lost Property (1).
Filed construction activity
No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit
costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done
without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1888)
Yes
Six or more residential units (7)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
VALERIE ASHFORD
Managing agent
NICOLE ASHFORD
Last registered
2022-11-25
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$3,147,000
$1,416,150
2026
$3,776,000
$1,699,200
2027
$3,328,000
$1,497,600
The city's market estimate has risen
6% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
16 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Sales, deeds & mortgages
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $500,000 on
1998-07-02 (lender: Independence Savingsbank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
1998-07-02
Mortgage $500,000 — from WEST 72ND STREET REAL ESTATE CORP. to INDEPENDENCE SAVINGSBANK
$500,000
Ten-year activity
20100
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
18
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
4
0
3
7
2018
0
3
0
2
5
2019
0
3
0
2
5
2020
0
8
1
0
9
2021
0
11
0
0
11
2022
0
16
0
2
18
2023
3
11
0
2
16
2024
0
11
0
2
13
2025
0
6
0
4
10
2026
0
4
0
1
5
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HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2026-04-28
311: Lost Property — Electronics/Phones
2026-04-24
311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2025-11-17
HPD class I: §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
2026-04-29HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2025-11-17HPD class I: §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
2025-09-03Restaurant inspection: SUGAR BAR — grade A
2025-08-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-07-03Boiler inspection
2025-06-04HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2024-11-22HPD class I: §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
2024-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2023-11-15HPD class I: §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
2023-03-16HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2023-01-11311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2022
2022-11-13311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2022-11-10Restaurant inspection: SUGAR BAR — grade A
2022-11-02HPD class I: §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
2022-02-16HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022-02-16HPD class I: §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
2021-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021-04-01HPD class I: §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
2021-01-02311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Restaurant/Bar Not in Compliance
2019-10-25HPD class I: §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
2018-10-10HPD class I: §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
2016-10-26HPD class I: §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
2016-05-13311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2016-04-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-02-10311: Broken Muni Meter — Credit Card Stuck in Meter
2015
2015-10-02HPD class I: §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
2015-10-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-03-03DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-02-03HPD class I: §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
2014-11-21311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2014-11-15311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-11-12311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-11-11311: Broken Muni Meter — Out of Order
2014-11-07311: Broken Parking Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2014-10-29311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2014-10-04311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-10-04311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-09-20311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-09-12311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2014-09-12311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2014-08-18311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-08-06311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-07-23311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-07-18311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2014-07-03311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-07-03311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-07-01311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-06-30311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-06-16311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-05-21311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2014-05-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2014-05-09311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-04-21311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-04-21311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-04-18311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-04-04311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-03-31FDNY inspection (RISK)
2013
2013-11-09311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2013-11-07311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2013-10-25311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2013-09-24311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2013-09-05311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2013-08-06311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2013-08-06311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2013-06-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2012
2012-10-30311: Damaged Tree — Entire Tree Has Fallen Down
2012-10-01311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2012-09-20311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2012-06-02311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2012-06-02311: Noise Survey — People Created Noise
2012-05-11311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2012-03-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-03-12311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2012-01-31311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2011
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2011-11-12311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2011-10-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-10-08311: Food Establishment — Letter Grading
2011-04-02311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2011-02-04DOB complaint, category ?
2011-01-28DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2011-01-24ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO FILE A C/C FOR VIO #34878378Z. REMEDY: FILE A C/C.$4,000
2010
2010-11-29311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2010-10-31311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2010-10-31311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign - In Danger Of Falling
2010-10-31ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT. STEEL & PLASTIC FRAMED SIGN BOLTED TO FRONT EXTERIOR WALL 4'-6" FROM SIDEWALK & EXTENDING 3'-0 FEET OUTWARD ONT$1,600
2010-10-31DOB complaint, category ?
2010-09-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-08-11TLS — from THE CITY OF NEW YORK to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2000-10-19Job filed: INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$2,000
2000-10-11Permit PL — ISSUED
2000-07-20Job filed: MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING ASSOCIATED WITH RENOVATION OF RESTAURANT. NO CHA NGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$75,000
2000-07-20HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2000-07-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-07-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-06-30Job filed: STRUCTURAL WORK ASSOCIATED WITH RENOVATION OF RESTAURANT.$40,000
2000-06-30Job filed: Renovate the existing restaurant on the 1st floor. New convenience stair to 2nd floor. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$50,000
2000-06-30Job filed: Renovate the existing restaurant on the 1st floor. New convenience stair to 2nd floor. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$50,000
1999
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1998
1998-12-01DOB complaint, category ?
1998-07-02Mortgage satisfied — from WEST 72ND STREET REAL ESTATE CORP. to WILLIAM HOROWITZ CORP.
1998-07-02Mortgage $500,000 — from WEST 72ND STREET REAL ESTATE CORP. to INDEPENDENCE SAVINGSBANK$500,000
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-03-20DOB complaint, category ?
1998-02-20DOB complaint, category ?
1998-01-20DOB complaint, category ?
1997
1997-10-22ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: A STRUCTURE IS ERECTED W/ 4'X4'X10'& 1'X4'X10' WOODEN MATERIALS. ENCLOSED W/ PLASTIC. ROOF IS C$1,000
1990-03-02Agreement — from WILLIAM HOROWITZ CORP to WEST 72ND ST REAL ETAL
1989
1989-01-09HPD class B: § 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RU
1989-01-09HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INOPERATIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM STREET ENTRANCE 5 STY FRONT APT 4A. LOCATED AT APT 4A
1989-01-09HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLE 5 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS TO ROOF.
1989-01-09HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR FOYER CEILING & BATHROOM WALLS 5 STY FRONT
1989-01-09HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILINGS 5 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS
1989-01-09HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES 5 STY FRONT NORTH APT 4A SOUTH WALL BATHROOM. LOC
1979
1979-10-12Deed — from WILLIAM HOROWITZ CORP to WEST 72ND STRT REALSTT
1979-10-12Mortgage — from WEST 72ND STRT RL STT to WILLIAM HOROWITZ CORP
1968
1968-01-26Deed — from HORWORITZ WILLIAM to WILLIAM HOROWITZ CORP