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289 Van Brunt Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00531-0001Map

Owner of record: Stepanyk, Jerry

289 Van Brunt Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Stepanyk, Jerry. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 22 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 31

  • 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 24, 2025

    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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq feet at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq feet at ceiling at public hall, 1st story original violation 16239263 issued 15-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 15, 2023

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 1 sq ft) in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling & all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl siding at rear exterior of building

    Mar 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 1 sq ft) in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14972043 issued 08-mar-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    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 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story

    Sep 15, 2000 · Apt 2FLR

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, at the front & right side of the building i observed siding above the 3rd floor & between the 2nd & 3rd floor siding is becomi

    Apr 30, 2025 · Penalty $3,155

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. vinyl siding and insulation missing at roof level at exposures one and four of 3 story m/d, repair and/or replace

    Aug 13, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Outside building

    Gutter/leader

    Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1925
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,188 ft²
Lot area
1,488 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
306
Council district
38
Block / lot
531 / 1
Assessed value
$129,480
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #814319, last renewed Jan 22, 2025.

Questions about 289 Van Brunt Street

Who owns 289 Van Brunt Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Stepanyk, Jerry.

Does 289 Van Brunt Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 289 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 289 Van Brunt Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 289 Van Brunt Street?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.