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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 8

  • 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 24, 2025

    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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    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.

    Nov 28, 2023

    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.

    Nov 17, 2022

    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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 21, 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.

    Nov 7, 2019

    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.

    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

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

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.