72 Richardson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02732-0008Map
Owner of record: 72 Richardson St HDFC
72 Richardson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 72 Richardson St HDFC. HPD has recorded 202 housing violations here, most recently on June 14, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 202
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 152
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 · 202
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Jun 14, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at public hall, 1st story
Jun 14, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at electrical outlet at west wall at public hall, 5th story
Oct 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash chain at east and west windows at public hall, 5th story
Oct 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Mar 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at west fire passageway
Mar 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at east fire passageway
Mar 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing tread 1st from bottom up at stack at rear of building at fire escape, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2024
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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective south door at public hall bulkhead at roof
Sep 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of tires and bicycle at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front areaway leading to the basement
Sep 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing tread, 1st from bottom, stack at rear of building, 1st story
Sep 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - 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 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots, at 5th, 4th, 3rd and 1st story, stack at rear of building
Aug 31, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 31, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant wall at east at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 31, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 31, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 2021
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling located at apt apt1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2019 · Apt APT1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balances at lower sash in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balances at lower sash in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sash located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , 2nd section from west at northwest
Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at 5th story balcony building front
May 23, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2019 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles. in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2019 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2019 · Apt 9
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 23, 2019 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling 9 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling 9 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13056760 issued 07-may-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 5th story
Feb 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall at public hall, 5th story
Feb 7, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at roof bulkhead at public hall
Feb 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at roof bulkhead at public hall
Feb 7, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 19, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 19, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories balconies at south at fire escape
Jan 10, 2019
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall note at side of parapet wall adjacent to 70 richardson street are vertical and horizontal cracks approx 1/2 and bulging masonry plaster at various locations remedy:ma
May 9, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt APT1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 21, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 21, 2019 · Apt 9
Close
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- General
Cabinet
May 21, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 6, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 16
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 16
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt ROOF
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt ROOF
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt ROOF
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 15
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 15
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 15
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 18
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 18
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 24, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 3, 2018 · Apt 13
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 14, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 14, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 14, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 11, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 11, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 29, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | $440,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 15,225 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,500 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2/R6A
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2732 / 8
- Assessed value
- $793,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #349475, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 72 Richardson Street
Who owns 72 Richardson Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 72 Richardson St HDFC.
Does 72 Richardson Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 202 housing violations at this property.
Is 72 Richardson 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 Richardson Street built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 72 Richardson Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.