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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 5, 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 · 28

  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot plate in use at cellar

    Feb 24, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wrought iron gate at the building front yard

    Oct 3, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of dampness pentrating ceiling front room 2nd. sty apt. 2.

    Feb 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe sink kitchen 2nd. story apt. 2

    Feb 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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

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

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.