# 72 Lee Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211

BBL 3021870033 · Block 2187 · Lot 33 · BIN 3060048  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/72-lee-avenue-3021870033  
Last updated: 2026-11-06 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

## Summary

72 Lee Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11211; tax lot BBL 3021870033) is a 3-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S3: mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office), built around 1920, on a 2,200 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as RK 2023 IRREVOCABLE TRUST. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $800,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 55 active DOB violations (29 BIS violations and 26 DOB NOW safety violations), 27 open HPD violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “72 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (BBL 3021870033)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/72-lee-avenue-3021870033. 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.

- 70 Lee Avenue (22 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/70-lee-avenue-3021870032
- 74 Lee Avenue (22 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/74-lee-avenue-3021870034
- 76 Lee Avenue (43 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/76-lee-avenue-3021870035
- 78 Lee Avenue (67 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/78-lee-avenue-3021870036
- 80 Lee Avenue (159 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/80-lee-avenue-3021930029
- 73 Lee Avenue (170 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/73-lee-avenue-3021880004
- 165 Rodney Street (67 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/165-rodney-street-3021870038
- 170 Ross Street (79 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/170-ross-street-3021870029

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 29 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 26 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 27 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: RK 2023 IRREVOCABLE TRUST
- Building class: S3 – Mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 3
- Units: 3 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 2,200 sq ft · Building area: 3,695 sq ft
- Zoning: R6, C1-3
- 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 $800,000, assessed value $360,000, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-12-28 from RIVKA KAHAN, AS TRUSTEE; R&M KAHAN FAMILY TRUST; MEYER KAHAN, AS TRUSTEE to JUDITH GROSSBARD, AS TRUSTEE; BRUCHY NEUSTADT, AS TRUSTEE; RACHEL FRANKL, AS TRUSTEE; RK 2023 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2019-06-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2019-06-27 from KAHAN, MAYER; KAHAN, RIVKA to MAYER KAHAN-TRUSTEE; R&M KAHAN FAMILY TRUST; RIVKA KAHAN-TRUSTEE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-07-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-07-01 from 72-74 LEE AVE RLTY CORP to KAHAN RIVKAH; KAHAN MEYER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-11 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00060327-I1: Sidewalk Shed — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILD…. Issued 2018-07-11, expires 2019-07-11. | rbx6-tga4 |

## 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-11-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-11-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-04-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-01-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-01-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-01-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-01-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2007-01-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2007-01-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2006-01-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2006-01-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2005-01-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2005-01-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1999-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1999-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-02-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-02-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1995-08-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1995-08-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1989-12-22 | open (VP-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE) | DOB violation (B-BOILER BOILER OPTIONAL): 20B/42C/32 DAMPER MISSING-BOILER ROOM FULL OF DEBRIS. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-11-14 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 111425LBLVIO10574: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2024-09-23 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 092324LBLVIO09527: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-06-30 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 063023LBLVIO20235: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-06-30 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 063023LBLVIO40665: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 062023LBLVIO21905: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 062023LBLVIO41729: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-04-25 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 042523LBLVIO13454: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2019-11-08 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 110819LBLVIO08278: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2019-11-08 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 110819LBLVIO08279: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2018-04-06 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 040618LBLVIO10367: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2009-01-01 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 010109LL629114217: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |

Showing 40 of 82. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3021870033/violations

## 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.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 111425LBLVIO10574 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2024-09-23 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 092324LBLVIO09527 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report |
| 2023-06-30 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 063023LBLVIO20235 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2023-06-30 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 063023LBLVIO40665 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 062023LBLVIO21905 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 062023LBLVIO41729 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2023-04-25 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 042523LBLVIO13454 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2019-11-08 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 110819LBLVIO08278 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2019-11-08 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 110819LBLVIO08279 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2018-04-06 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 040618LBLVIO10367 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2009-01-01 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 010109LL629114217 | — |
| 2009-01-01 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 010109LL629114218 | — |
| 2008-01-03 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 010308LL629114305 | — |
| 2008-01-03 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 010308LL629114304 | — |
| 2007-01-19 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 011907LL629114575 | — |

Showing 15 of 26 active.

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3021870033/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST. Unpaid balance $450. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-09-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST. Unpaid balance $450. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Light Condition – Street Light Out. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Light Condition – Street Light Out. | erm2-nwe9 |

## 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 RK 2023 IRREVOCABLE TRUST. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2023-12-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-12-28). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-12-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-12-28). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-12-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-12-28). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-12-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-12-28). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-17 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Meyer Kahan, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-17 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Rivka Kahan. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-17 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (RK 2023 Irrevocable Trust), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-17 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Rivka Kahan, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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