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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 30

  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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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  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.