72 Ridgewood Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03924-0029Map
Owner of record: Ridgewood Ave, LLC
72 Ridgewood Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 29 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ridgewood Ave, LLC. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 119
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 50
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at the 3rd story balcony, stack at west yard at fire escape
Dec 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Apr 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Apr 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
Apr 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Apr 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Apr 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Apr 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Nov 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east, west and south wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Nov 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the east, west and south wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Nov 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south, east and west wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Nov 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on the 3rd story balcony, south stack at east exterior wall
Nov 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on the 3rd story balcony, north stack at east exterior wall
Nov 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plastered ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Sep 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plastered ceiling and east wall at bulkhead
Sep 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof
Sep 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioners installed all windows on 4th story balcony,stack from south at east at fire escape
Sep 6, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding on 2nd story balcony, stack of building front at fire escape
Sep 6, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from north at east located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2017 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at fire escape window in the 4th room from north at east located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2017 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at 4th story balcony north corner at south/east stack
Aug 14, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt b1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2017 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt b1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2017 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a8, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt A8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a8, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt A8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt a8, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt A8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor (sagging approx., 4 inches) in the 4th room from north at east located at apt a8, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt A8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt a8, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt A8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt a8, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt A8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a8, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt A8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the kitchen , the private hallway , the 2nd room from north, the bathroom , the 4th room from north at east, the 4th room from north at west located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2014 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2014 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2014 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2014 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2014 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric switch cover at west wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2014 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2014 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes on all balconies of stack at building west at fire escape
Nov 24, 2013
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes on the second story balcony of the second stack from south, building east at fire escape
Nov 24, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods second stack from south, building east at fire escape
Nov 24, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening , slide bolt, capable of being pad lock, at bulk head door
Apr 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt a-7, 1st story
May 8, 2003 · Apt A-7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 2 sty north apt b1 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''
Jan 24, 1997 · Apt B1
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling cellar thru out.
Jan 24, 1997
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction for ecb violation #34841048r for illegal occupancy @ the cellar. no record of compliance. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's ord
Mar 29, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records.noted:@ cellar level created class a apt w/ 2rooms,kitchen w/ stove & sink,3pec bathroom,no second means of egress or windows provided.remedy:disc
Jul 14, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted: at cellar level erected partitions creating class 'a' apt w/2 rooms, kitchen w/stove and sink, 3 pc bathroom. work completed w/o approvals. remedy: obtain all necessary permits to
Jul 14, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. failure to provide second means of egress in created cellar apt. remedy: provide exit access.
Jul 14, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
34/ boiler room door must open egress - section 4-6.8 part 4 of title12 of the offieial compilation of codes, rule and regulation of the state of new york
Mar 18, 2002
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 14, 2022 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2018 · Apt D6
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt C6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt C6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt D3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 29, 2014 · Apt A8
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 29, 2014 · Apt A8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 29, 2014 · Apt A8
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 29, 2014 · Apt A8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 29, 2014 · Apt A8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 26, 2014 · Apt B1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 26, 2014 · Apt B1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 26, 2014 · Apt B1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 26, 2014 · Apt B1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 26, 2014 · Apt B1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 1, 2014 · Apt D3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 1, 2014 · Apt D3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2014 · Apt D3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 1, 2014 · Apt D3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 1, 2014 · Apt D3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 1, 2014 · Apt D3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 1, 2014 · Apt D3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt B1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2012 · Apt B1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt B1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt B1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt B1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt B1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt B1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 8, 2008 · Apt 6C
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 8, 2008 · Apt 6C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 8, 2008 · Apt 6C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 8, 2008 · Apt 6C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 8, 2008 · Apt 6C
Close - General
Floor
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt B2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt B2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt B2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt B2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt B2
Close - General
Floor
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt B2
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt B2
Close - General
Mold
Jan 28, 2008 · Apt B4
Close - General
Mold
Jan 28, 2008 · Apt B4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt B5
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 10, 2007 · Apt B1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 29
- Building area
- 26,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3924 / 29
- Assessed value
- $888,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305073, last renewed Nov 25, 2025.
Questions about 72 Ridgewood Avenue
Who owns 72 Ridgewood Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ridgewood Ave, LLC.
Does 72 Ridgewood Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 72 Ridgewood Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 29 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 29 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 72 Ridgewood Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 72 Ridgewood Avenue?
It has 29 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.