roofy
Post

1953 72 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-06184-0056Map

Owner of record: Chen, James

1953 72 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, James. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on April 8, 2024. 1 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 8, 2024

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 · 21

  • A

    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.

    Apr 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story

    Nov 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building vestibule , 1st story

    Nov 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at building vestibule , 1st story

    Nov 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 22, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 22, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 22, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 11 more ↓
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jan 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jan 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts front.

    Sep 12, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit noted plumbing work creating kitchen area with gas sove & sink @ cellar level remedy:obtain permit if feasible make legal or restore premises to prior legal condition a license plumber

    Jul 20, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1940
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,640 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
43
Block / lot
6184 / 56
Assessed value
$87,060
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #325620, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.

Questions about 1953 72 Street

Who owns 1953 72 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, James.

Does 1953 72 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 1953 72 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 1953 72 Street built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1953 72 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.