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72 Downing Street

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01982-0062Map

Owner of record: Hasan Gamal

72 Downing Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1871 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hasan Gamal. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 34 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
29
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 42

  • 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 4, 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 9, 2025

    Open — 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 9, 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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 22, 2023

    Open — 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.

    Feb 24, 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 8, 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 16, 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 7, 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 8, 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 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of premises and who shall live on premises or be regularly present therein.

    Apr 5, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar at center.

    Sep 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code remove the broken or defective flooring and pave the floor with 4 inches of concrete cellar through out.

    Sep 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.03 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the 2 sty community bathroom.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at 3 sty public hall scuttle recess.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front north.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wood treads 2 & 6 up from bottom cellar stair enclosure er1.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of osy valve in closed position cellar front north er1.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective block wall at cellar stair enclosure.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bottom cellar stair enclosure.

    Jan 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty northeast apt 2 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''

    Nov 12, 1985 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty public hall community kitchen & bathroom.

    Oct 10, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall er1.

    Sep 11, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls public hall all stys.

    May 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing 1st sty public hall.

    May 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-33.03 adm code post a sign in rooming unit showing maximum lawful occupancy for sleeping purposes all stys.

    May 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling at bathroom 2nd sty public hall.

    May 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.07 adm code maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler tes t for the current year.

    May 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood tread of stair 6 up cellar to basement pub hall.

    May 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles baement pub hall.

    May 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor near bathroom door 2 sty pub hall.

    May 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items scuttle recess 3 sty pub hall.

    May 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster clg front north cellar.

    May 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings of public halls all stories.

    May 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    May 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 29

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 29, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 29, 2019

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Dec 24, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Feb 2, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Oct 18, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7. failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.

    Mar 28, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defects noted: cellar hatch door, leading tocellar, is broken & off hinges @ front of bldg allowing public access creating dangerous condition for adj property. gate @ basement level

    Oct 11, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure tto maintain bldg. defects noted: broken window glass in windows at 1st & 3rd floor front of bldg & utility lines being entwined by overgrown weeds & plantings at rear yard. remedy: maintain bldg trim

    Sep 14, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2004 · Apt 4FLR

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 16, 2004 · Apt 4FLR

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 16, 2004 · Apt 4FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Oct 6, 2003 · Apt 4 FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 6, 2003 · Apt 4 FL

    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 (C3)
Year built
1871
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
2,030 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1982 / 62
Assessed value
$702,000
Landmark / historic district
Clinton Hill Historic District

HPD registration #355277, last renewed Sep 28, 2024.

Questions about 72 Downing Street

Who owns 72 Downing Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hasan Gamal.

Does 72 Downing Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 72 Downing 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 Downing Street built?

City records list 1871 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 72 Downing Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.