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Manhattan · Block 1163 · Lot 156 · 10023

252 West 72 Street

5 floors · 6 apartments · 8,685 sq ft · built 1888 · class S9 · owner of record: Jay Jae-Rock Shim Living Trust

54open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
5HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days		Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days		Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 63 days		Annual
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 7 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1143 days		Next cycle year 2029
Annual boiler inspection (2 boilers) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-06-25 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (3)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 24, 2007Boilers Non-Hazardous
B4A, 11C, 50A. 50A - CHIMNEY TOP CORRODED.
#32052360R		Oct 18, 2007
IN VIOLATION		$0
Jan 26, 1994Boilers Non-Hazardous
3A,17B,46A,46B.
#32010632X		Mar 17, 1994
WRITTEN OFF		$0
Feb 5, 1990Boilers Non-Hazardous
HANDHOLES CORRODED AND LEAKING. BOILER NOT READY FOR INSPECTION.
#32005474N		Apr 5, 1990
WRITTEN OFF		$0
DOB (23)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 30, 2023HIGH PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION
#00285		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023HIGH PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION
#03810		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023HIGH PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION
#02677		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023HIGH PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION
#01437		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023HIGH PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION
#01487		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023HIGH PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION
#03878		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023HIGH PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION
#02737		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023HIGH PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION
#00280		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 16, 2020HIGH PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED - FAILURE TO FILE 2017 INTERNAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTION
#00015		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 16, 2020HIGH PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED - FAILURE TO FILE 2017 EXTERNAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTION
#00017		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 22, 2018HIGH PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE 2016 ANNUAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTION
#00007		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 6, 2018LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
#01500		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 13, 2011LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
#01839		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 31, 2009LOW PRESSURE BOILER

#02202		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 1, 2009LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#01624		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 13, 2004LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#01974		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 13, 2004LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#01973		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 8, 2002CONSTRUCTION

#ZSTF04DP		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 8, 2002CONSTRUCTION

#ZSTF05DP		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 25, 2001CONSTRUCTION

#ZSTF05PM		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 25, 2001CONSTRUCTION

#ZSTF04PM		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 16, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#177819		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 18, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#04253		DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (20)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device		Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler HBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION		Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler HBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION		Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler HBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION		Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler HBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION		Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler HBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION		Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler HBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION		Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler HBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION		Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler HBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION		Active
Mar 16, 2020Boiler HBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED - FAILURE TO FILE 2017 INTERNAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTION		Active
Mar 16, 2020Boiler HBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED - FAILURE TO FILE 2017 EXTERNAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTION		Active
Jun 22, 2018Boiler HBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE 2016 ANNUAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTION		Active
Apr 6, 2018Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT		Active
Dec 13, 2011Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT		Active
Dec 31, 2009Boiler LBLVIO
Active
Jan 1, 2009Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 13, 2004Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 13, 2004Boiler LL6291
Active
Sep 16, 1997Boiler LL6291
Active
Mar 18, 1993Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (8) · C 5 · B 3 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Oct 23, 2008CSECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOMOct 29, 2008
May 4, 2007BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN TREADS AT ENTRANCE TO CELLAR 5TH & 6TH FROM BOTTOM UP.Jun 25, 2007
May 4, 2007CSECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES AT 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.May 27, 2007
May 4, 2007BSECTION 27-2037 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING CELLAR THROUGHOUT.Jun 25, 2007
May 4, 2007BSECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT CELLAR THROUGHOUT.Jun 25, 2007
Sep 28, 1993C§ 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WEST WALL CEILING RADIATOR SASHES AND STOOL NORTHEAST ROOM 5 STY NORTH ATP 5A ER1 2533205.Oct 18, 1993
Sep 28, 1993CApt 5A · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WINDOW STOOL RADIATOR DOOR AND DOOR JAM 5 STY NORTH APT 5A ER1 2533205. LOCATED AT APT 5AOct 18, 1993
Sep 28, 1993CApt 5A · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT SOUTH WALL KITCHEN 5 STY NORTH APT 5A MRS ABDELDIEM 799-8299 CHILD REBECCA 2YRS 2533205. LOCATED AT APT 5AOct 18, 1993

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City records as of Nov 14, 2026, 6:09 AM ET. BBL 1011630156.

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