72 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01795-0040Map
Owner of record: Raghavan, Ravi
72 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Raghavan, Ravi. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 24 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 7
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 30
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 27, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 21, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 10, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 31, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling and north wall approx 10 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over skylite at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling around skylight. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of low hot and cold water pressure at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cover sealed shut at scuttle opening at roof at public hall
Apr 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 16, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Sep 19, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar rear.
Sep 19, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,268 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,805 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1795 / 40
- Assessed value
- $118,260
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #362583, last renewed May 21, 2019.
Questions about 72 Van Buren Street
Who owns 72 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Raghavan, Ravi.
Does 72 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 72 Van Buren Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 72 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 72 Van Buren Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.