223 Van Brunt Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00518-0006Map
Owner of record: Jdb INC
223 Van Brunt Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Jdb INC. HPD has recorded 98 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 98
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 29
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 98
- 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 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker, until (1) an application and plan for the work required by this article have been filed with and approved by the department of buildings, where required, (2) such work has been completed by the owner and approved by the department or the department of buildings where required, (3) where required by the department of buildings, a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained and (4) the department has inspected and determined that such dwelling is habitable. at apts 1l st story(n1), 1r 1st story(s1), 2l 2nd story(n1),2r 2nd story(s1), 3l 3rd story(n1), 3r 3rd story (s1), 4l 4th story (n1) and 4r 4th story (s1) vacate order #260071
Oct 29, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall, 4th story
Oct 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods ..the drop ladder in an extended position at fire escape at rear yard
Oct 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the 5th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire stopping material at ceiling front at cellar
Oct 22, 2025
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.
Jun 11, 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 29, 2024
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.
Mar 27, 2023
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.
Nov 14, 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.
Mar 2, 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.
Oct 22, 2018
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.
Nov 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 7, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling & north wall at public hall, 4th story
Oct 7, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling & north wall at public hall, 4th story
Oct 7, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 minimum required
Feb 19, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storm damage resulting in the loss of essential services and restore the premises to habitability.
Dec 19, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 required.
Jun 4, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - 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 drop ceilings installed kitchen & bathroom 2 sty north apt 2l. , section '' ''
Jul 7, 1993 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint heat riser bathroom 2 sty north apt 2l er1 1883312. , section '' ''
Jul 7, 1993 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint heat riser & south wall 2nd room from rear 2 sty north apt 2l er1 1883312. , section '' ''
Jul 7, 1993 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint wall under kitchen sink 2 sty north apt 2l mendez 797 4511 er1 1883311. , section '' ''
Jul 7, 1993 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty north apt 2l. , section '' ''
Jul 7, 1993 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 2 sty north apt 2l. , section '' ''
Jul 7, 1993 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 2 sty north apt 2l. , section '' ''
Jul 7, 1993 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling kitchen & bathroom 2 sty north apt 2l. , section '' ''
Jul 7, 1993 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish and water cellar thru out
Dec 29, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 3 sty north apt3l
Dec 29, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no exterior door bell locked front entrance door to bldg
Dec 29, 1992
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective make operable window sashes kitchen and front room 3 sty north apt 3l located at apt 3l
Dec 29, 1992 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations.
Dec 29, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys public hall
Dec 29, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door unhinged top of cellar stairs 1 sty public hall
Dec 29, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 4 sty south apt 4r. , section '' ''
Nov 9, 1989 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from 4 sty south apt 4r. , section '' ''
Nov 9, 1989 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob entrance door 1 sty south apt 1r. located at apt 1r
Dec 1, 1988 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door 1 sty south apt 1r bathroom. located at apt 1r
Dec 1, 1988 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective top sash north window 1 sty south apt 1r kitchen. located at apt 1r
Dec 1, 1988 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls & floor 1 sty south apt 1r bathroom. located at apt 1r
Dec 1, 1988 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 1 sty south apt 1r bathroom. located at apt 1r
Dec 1, 1988 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture ceiling 1 sty south apt 1r bathroom. located at apt 1r
Dec 1, 1988 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of suspended metal frame ceiling 1 sty south apt 1r center room. located at apt 1r
Dec 1, 1988 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings thru out 1 sty south apt 1r. located at apt 1r
Dec 1, 1988 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 1 sty south apt 1r center room. located at apt 1r
Dec 1, 1988 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- Construction other optional
Full vacate of entire occupied 4 story multi-dwelling, related to complaint# 3a33871.
Oct 21, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Structural work in cellar without permit.
Oct 21, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 27, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Atoi, observed structural work performed at cellar level of a rubble and brick foundation building which has installed new: steel i-beams, cold rolled steel and wood joists., obtain permit
Oct 21, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi, observed electrical work performed at cellar level for the installation of new service, meters and main shut offs for all dwelling units., obtain permit
Oct 21, 2025 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed plumbing work performed at cellar level for the installation of new gas piping, meters and bars for all dwelling units., obtain all required permits
Oct 21, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi, observed failure to provide a fire-retarded ceiling at the underside of the 1st tier of beams per mdl section 240, at cellar., repair and/replace
Oct 21, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate, form, application etc., containing a material false statement(s). on 5/13/14 during physical inspection i observed 1 smith cast iron boiler, 2 a.o. smith hot water heaters & related gas, ho
May 14, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
May 26, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 8, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 8, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,250 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-1
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 518 / 6
- Assessed value
- $1,179,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #319679, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 223 Van Brunt Street
Who owns 223 Van Brunt Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jdb INC.
Does 223 Van Brunt Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 98 housing violations at this property.
Is 223 Van Brunt Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 223 Van Brunt Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 223 Van Brunt Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.