73 Crystal Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04192-0012Map
Owner of record: Douglas, Bonita
73 Crystal Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Douglas, Bonita. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on August 5, 2025. 21 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 36
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 · 28
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for illegal apartment created at cellar (vacate # 153683)
Mar 9, 2020
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt baseme
Feb 24, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet wash basin bath tub shower at cellar
Feb 24, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Feb 24, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot plate in use at cellar
Feb 24, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit at cellar
Feb 24, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the loose plaster at the ceiling (3 sq ft) in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wrought iron gate at the building front yard
Oct 3, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ..gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — 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.
Jun 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub and wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub and wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator valve. in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling front room 2nd. story apt. 2.
Feb 27, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of dampness pentrating ceiling front room 2nd. sty apt. 2.
Feb 27, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe sink kitchen 2nd. story apt. 2
Feb 27, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door lock to 2nd. story apt. 2.
Feb 27, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Ecb
Sep 28, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Hout a permit: work noted: construction of frame partition walls creating rooms and three piece bathroom, enclosure in the cellar suggested remedy: obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition
Sep 28, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldg records. partition erected creating rooms for living & sleeping at cellar. unlawful hot plate & kitchen sink present. also full bathroom present compl
Feb 24, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain. boiler not working, maintain boiler; correct all violating conditions and summit certificate of correction
Nov 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more that legally approved # of families. noted: at cellar level erected partitions creating room,kitchen w/sink & electric not(plates),3pc bth. remedy: discont
Jan 12, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted: at cellar level erected partition creating room,kitchen w/sink & electric stove,3pc bth. remedy: obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition.
Jan 12, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1. failure to comply w/commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation 34504353k - for work done on property w/o permit. remedy: correct violation 34504353k.
Mar 12, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of comm - to obtain a permit as per violation 34564353k for work done w/o a permit.no record of correction in dob records.remedy:correct violation 34564353k.
Aug 22, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct violation 34619481k-failure to correct conditions in 34564353k. no record of correction in building department records. remedy: correct conditions
Mar 14, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the condition in nov 34577832k for failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct violating condition on nov 345643533k. no record of`
Nov 2, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/anorder of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb#34564353k in that full height partitions have beenerected in the cellar along w/the installation of plumbing lines 3pc
Jun 20, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: @ cellar level of above premises full height partition walls were erected & pluming lines installed creating a class "a' apt. said apt. consist of 1 bedrm, livingrm, 3pc bathrm &
Feb 17, 2007
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept. records illegal occupancy noted: @ cellar level of above premises full height partition walls were erected & plumbing lines installed creating a class "a" apt.
Feb 17, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit. demolition, alteration, renovation and new installation of pvc piping for 3 piece bathroom, used for waste. copper piping for hot and cold water as well as new gas for cooking, pipin
Apr 26, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work performed is required to be performed by a master licensed plumber. demolition, alteration, renovation, and new installation of pvc piping for 3 piece bathroom, used for waste. copper piping for h
Apr 26, 2005 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. demolition, alteration, renovation and new installation of pvc piping for 3 piece bathroom, used for waste. copper piping for hot and cold water. as well a
Apr 26, 2005 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing fixture not properly vented. lavatory piping newly installed on 1st floor bathroom is not venteo. remedy: properly vent fixture
Apr 26, 2005 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records,dept of finance occupancy change from two family to three families dwelling cellar converted from ordinary use to class a apartment. suggested remedy:
Sep 28, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted construction of frame partition walls creating rooms and three piece bathroom, encloure in the cellar. suggested remedy: obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 28, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing 10" of raw sewage in basement referral from fire dept. remedy: maintain plumbing.
Apr 7, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 20, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 20, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,540 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4192 / 12
- Assessed value
- $42,180
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 73 Crystal Street
Who owns 73 Crystal Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Douglas, Bonita.
Does 73 Crystal Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 73 Crystal 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 73 Crystal Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 73 Crystal 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.