72 Cedar Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03232-0026Map
Owner of record: Lewis, Sharon E
72 Cedar Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lewis, Sharon E. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 7 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 21
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 8
- 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 24, 2025
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.
Dec 4, 2024
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.
Nov 28, 2023
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.
Nov 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 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.
Nov 7, 2019
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.
Jan 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 3, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain.at time of inspectn,obsrvd strctrlly cmprmsd fdtn wall@exp4 w/crcks,bulgng,leaning,missng masonry,&undermined.bearng wall@exp4 above is improperly supportd.obsrvd joists.comply with commissioner's order:dob violation #090925feu30402ak (control #341638) immediately
Oct 10, 2025
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Provide two lines of shoring with cross braces in each direction along the exposure 4 wall from front to back of building, from basement to roof level
Sep 10, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Full vacate order@time of inspection,observed structurally compromised foundation wall@exposure 4 wall with cracks,bulging, leaning,missing masonry,&undermined bearng wall@exp4 above is imprprly.immediately vacate the entire premises
Sep 9, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain.at time of inspectn,obsrvd strctrlly cmrpmsd fdtn wall@exp4 w/crcks,bulgng,leaning,missng masonry,&undermind.bearng wall @exp4 above is improperly supportd.obsrvd joists.ownr to engage nyspe& endrsd cntrctr to eval the ent bldg&rpair or demo the bldg undr prmt file for prmts by 10/9/25
Sep 9, 2025
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jan 16, 2016
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jan 19, 2014
V%-dob violation - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 14, 2008
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Dec 31, 2007
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls. note: sealed(vacant) 2 story house hasdefective beams above & below rear porch,with missing roof & bulging masonary w/cracks on foundation ext wall. remedy: maintain & repair def
Aug 3, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file a cert of correction for vio #34840199j. remedy: file cert of correction.
Aug 3, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg.noted"rear extension @ 1sr flr level has collapsed roof missing windows & walls leaning inward.remedy:maintain building,repair or demo extension @ rear.
May 26, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Fail to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted: rear one story extension has roof collapsed- exposing rest of structure to environmental condition. remedy: maintain bldg.
Mar 16, 2010 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Fail to maintain exterior bldg rear extension roof collapsed causing further deterioration to structure. remedy: seal bldg.
Oct 7, 2009 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: rear one story extension has its rear wall & roof partially collapsed. remedy: maintain exterior bldg walls.
Apr 28, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: rear roof extension has collapsed leaving an opening of approx 6' wide (exposure 3). remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall & roof.
Apr 11, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls. or appurtenances. noted: rear one story extension partial collapsed of roof and walls. rem: maintain exterior building wall.
Oct 28, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted: rear 2nd flr window is missing. 1st flr front window missing exposing building to environmental element &(another) personnel. rear 1st flr extension b
Sep 16, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect noted: rear first story extension has missing window and its root collaspe (partial).exposing building to environmental elements remedy:maintain building.
May 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain building-noted defect; roof of building located at rear of 1st fl has an opening 2ft wide by 3ft length exposing rear interior of building to the elements. remedy:repair defect/maintain bldg
Mar 7, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg - hazardous.defect noted:at rear of bldg 1 story rear extension defective w/rear wall open to elements collapsed roof,broken window missing section of wall(next to entry door)noted loca
Dec 22, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
May 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- General
Floor
May 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Apr 6, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Apr 6, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Apr 6, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,176 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,640 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3232 / 26
- Assessed value
- $60,120
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 72 Cedar Street
Who owns 72 Cedar Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lewis, Sharon E.
Does 72 Cedar Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 72 Cedar 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 Cedar Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 72 Cedar Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.