# 72 Devoe Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211

BBL 3027680012 · Block 2768 · Lot 12 · BIN 3068980  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/72-devoe-street-3027680012  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

## Summary

72 Devoe Street (Brooklyn, NY 11211; tax lot BBL 3027680012) is a two-family home (building class B9: two-family home, miscellaneous), built around 1901, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as WELLS, BENJAMIN; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated February 10, 2022 lists a price of $3,200,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,580,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, active DOB or DOB NOW safety violations, active ECB violations, open HPD violations or unpaid OATH tickets for this lot. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “72 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (BBL 3027680012)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/72-devoe-street-3027680012. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Williamsburg: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/williamsburg

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/williamsburg/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/williamsburg/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/williamsburg/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/williamsburg/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/williamsburg/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11211: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11211

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 74 Devoe Street (25 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/74-devoe-street-3027680013
- 70 Devoe Street (26 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/70-devoe-street-3027687501
- 68 Devoe Street (50 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/68-devoe-street-3027680010
- 76 Devoe Street (50 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/76-devoe-street-3027680014
- 78 Devoe Street (75 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/78-devoe-street-3027680015
- 66 Devoe Street (77 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/66-devoe-street-3027680009
- 542 Lorimer Street (115 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/542-lorimer-street-3027680004
- 538 Lorimer Street (120 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/538-lorimer-street-3027680003

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: WELLS, BENJAMIN
- Building class: B9 – Two-family home, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1901
- Floors: 2.5
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 2,368 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,580,000, assessed value $154,800, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2022-02-10 from AGRAWAL, MIKI; HORN, ANDREW to WELLS, BENJAMIN; WELLS, DEBORA CHAN, stated price $3,200,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2018-08-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2018-08-02 from CNAANI-DAVID, OFRI; DAVID, SHAY to HORN, ANDREW; AGRAWAL, MIKI, stated price $2,925,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2012-04-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-04-30 from GEARHART, MARY; GEARHART, ROBERT to DAVID, SHAY; CNAANI-DAVID, OFRI, stated price $945,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-10-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-10-21 from DIBELLA, SAMUEL to GEARHART, MARY; GEARHART, ROBERT, stated price $815,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-05-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-05-24 from DIBELLA, TOMMASINA; DIBELLA, SAMUEL to DIBELLA, SAMUEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1991-01-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1991-01-30 from DIBELLA, FRANCIS F to DIBELLA, SAMUEL; DIBELLA, TOMMASINA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-10-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-10-04 from DI BELLA, FRANCIS F to DI BELLA, TOMMASINA; DI BELLA, SAMUEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-06-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-06-25 from DI BELLA, MARGARET to DI BELLA, FRANCIS F; DI BELLA, MARGARET, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-02-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-02-08 from DIBELLA FRANK; DIBELLA MARGARET to DIBELLA MARGARET, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-10-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-10-12 from NITTI WILLIAM to DIBELLA MARGARET; DIBELLA FRANK F, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-06-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-06-06 from SIMONETTI GIROLOMA; SIMONETTI GEROLOMA to NITTI WILLIAM, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00801465-S3: Sprinklers — INSTALLATION OF NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT CO FILING. NEW CO TO BE OBTAINED.. Issued 2024-06-26, expires 2025-02-22. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-11-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00801465-S1: Plumbing — INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR RENOVATION. NEW DORMER CONSTRUCTION AT ROOF. PLUMBING WORK. NEW CO TO BE OBTAINED.. Issued 2023-11-06, expires 2024-11-06. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-10-31 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00801465-I1: General Construction — INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR RENOVATION. NEW DORMER CONSTRUCTION AT ROOF. CONVERSION FROM TWO-FAMILY HOME TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. NEW CO TO BE OBTAINED.. Issued 2023-10-31, expires 2024-09-14. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-10-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00801465-S2: Structural — INTERIOR RENOVATION, ADDING FORMER ON EXISTING ATTIC, AND REINFORCE EXISTING FLOOR FRAMING. NEW CO TO BE OBTAINED.. Issued 2023-10-24, expires 2024-09-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2013-06-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320532107: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2013-06-05, expires 2014-06-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-03-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320532107: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2013-03-01, expires 2014-03-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-01-15 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320532107: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-01-15, expires 2013-11-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-01-15 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320532107: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-01-15, expires 2013-11-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-11-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320532107: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-11-08, expires 2012-11-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-11-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320532107: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-11-07, expires 2012-11-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-11-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320532107: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-11-07, expires 2012-11-18. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

No records found.

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

No records found.

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

No records found.

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as WELLS, BENJAMIN. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2022-02-10 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2022-02-10). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2022-02-10 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2022-02-10). | 636b-3b5g |

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