172 East 87 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-04746-0057Map

172 East 87 Street is a two-family home built in 1935 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Bowling, Rona. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2013. 4 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 4
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 43

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Aug 30, 2013

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 · 4

BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at door at building entrance at basement
Aug 30, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at lower sashes all windows in basement apartment located at apt grfl
Aug 30, 2013 · Apt GRFL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at bsmt-apt grfl
Aug 30, 2013 · Apt GRFL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt grfl
Aug 30, 2013 · Apt GRFL
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BASEME
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Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BASEME
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Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BASEME
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Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BASEME
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Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BASEME
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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
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Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
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Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BASEME
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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME
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Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BASEME
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Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BASEME
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Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt GF
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Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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General
Stairs
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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Electric
Wiring
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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Plumbing
Shower-stall
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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Electric
Wiring
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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General
Windows
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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General
Doors
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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Electric
Wiring
Aug 5, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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General
Doors
Aug 5, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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General
Floor
Aug 5, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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General
Windows
Aug 5, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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Plumbing
Shower-stall
Aug 5, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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Electric
Wiring
Aug 5, 2013 · Apt GRFL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 5, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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General
Floor
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt GRFL
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt GRFL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt GRFL
Close
Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt GRFL
Close
General
Doors
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt GRFL
Close
General
Windows
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt GRFL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt GRFL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt GRFL
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Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2004 · Apt 1FL
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Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 12, 2004 · Apt 1FL
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Nonconst
Illegal
Feb 12, 2004 · Apt 1FL
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt BLDG
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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: 1935
Floors: 1
Residential units: 2
Building area: 1,701 ft²
Lot area: 2,233 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 317
Council district: 42
Block / lot: 4746 / 57
Assessed value: $46,260
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 172 East 87 Street

Who owns 172 East 87 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bowling, Rona.

Does 172 East 87 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.

Is 172 East 87 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 172 East 87 Street built?

City records list 1935 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 172 East 87 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.