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256 Van Brunt Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00517-0036Map

Owner of record: Didyoung, Michael

256 Van Brunt Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Didyoung, Michael. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 20 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

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 · 20

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 14, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 31, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 14, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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 100 watts at front areaway

    Feb 1, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective plasterboard clg of cellar rear south.

    May 24, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 27, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 5, 1993

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 9, 1992

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 14, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 26, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 31, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 20, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is acumulation of rubbish and debris storedthru-out the cellar. remedy:remove the accumulation of deberis and rubbish.

    Aug 16, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted:having contsructed a woodd structure (pigeon coop)approx 4'x6' at roof north center.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or remove (pigeon coop)from roof.

    Mar 4, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. accumilated debris and rubbish at rear yard. remedy: remove all debris/rubbish as per department of buildings sat-isfaction. work without a permit. wood frame pigeon coop erected on-

    Feb 16, 1995 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted construction of wood structure (pigeon coop) approx. 4x6 at the roof north center. remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition,

    Apr 28, 1993 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintian degect is an accumulation of combustible debris and rubbish at rear yard noth east section remedyremove all rubbish and debris in rear yard

    Oct 17, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a pemit work noted wood and metal pigeon coop constructed at roof north east section approx 5ft wide 6 ft high and 20ft long pigeon coop constructed at rear yard appox 18ft long 6 ft high and 6 ft

    Oct 17, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. wood and metal pigeonn coop constructed at theroof north east section. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Dec 6, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,142 ft²
Lot area
1,605 ft²
Zoning
M2-1
Community board
306
Council district
38
Block / lot
517 / 36
Assessed value
$129,780
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #349721, last renewed Sep 19, 2007.

Questions about 256 Van Brunt Street

Who owns 256 Van Brunt Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Didyoung, Michael.

Does 256 Van Brunt Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 256 Van Brunt 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 256 Van Brunt Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 256 Van Brunt 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.