2171 72 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-06186-0049Map
Owner of record: Boris Mikhels
2171 72 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Boris Mikhels. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 62
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 11
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 · 62
- 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 1, 2026
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.
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 6, 2025
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.
Nov 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south window frame 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit upper and lower window sash so they will lock , at first, and second windows from north at east in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit upper and lower window sash so they will lock , at first, and second windows from north at east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storage of gas powered motorcycles leaning on east exterior wall 1st yard from east, 1st story
Jun 19, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper lower sash window south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic tiles at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock door in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic ceiling tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov certified late - 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.
Nov 4, 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.
Feb 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.
Feb 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing handels at door at entrance to building
Aug 24, 2020
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 24, 2020
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
Aug 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Aug 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Aug 24, 2020
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
Aug 24, 2020
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.
Aug 24, 2020
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
Aug 4, 2020
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2020
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
Aug 4, 2020
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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2020
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. hpd records for mdr #312491 w/i-cards state that premises is to be legally occupied as 2 stys w/4 class "a"
Apr 21, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit at time of insp observed the illegal creation of a class a dwelling unit at cellar lvl w/o permits illegal work noted erection of full height partitions installation of plumbing water waste &
Apr 21, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 5, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 12, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Nonconst
Illegal
Jun 2, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,198 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 6186 / 49
- Assessed value
- $396,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312491, last renewed Oct 6, 2023.
Questions about 2171 72 Street
Who owns 2171 72 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Boris Mikhels.
Does 2171 72 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.
Is 2171 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 2171 72 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2171 72 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.