281 Van Brunt Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00531-0005Map
Owner of record: 281 Vanbrunt LLC
281 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 281 Vanbrunt LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 36 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 47
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 0
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 47
- 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
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
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.
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.
Apr 12, 2024
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 22, 2023
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
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 14, 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.
Mar 2, 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
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 13, 2021
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.
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 30, 2017
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 - 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 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Open — Not complied with - 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 at front areaway
Feb 1, 2001
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 3 sty apt 3 located at apt 3
Aug 18, 1995 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2
Aug 18, 1995 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock north wall 1 sty public hall rear
Aug 18, 1995
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out
Aug 18, 1995
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Aug 18, 1995
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity supply to bldgs public parts er1
Aug 18, 1995
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 3 sty apt 3 kitchen er1 located at apt 3
Aug 18, 1995 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity supplied to 3 sty apt 3 er1 located at apt 3
Aug 18, 1995 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
The premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy 3 sty apt 3 cruz family located at apt 3
Aug 18, 1995 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing radiators thru out 3 sty apt 2 , section '' ''
May 27, 1994 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters all stys public halls.
Oct 19, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys public halls.
Oct 19, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Oct 19, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective public halls treads 6 & 7 up from 2 sty.
Oct 19, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 suspended ceiling 3 sty apt 3 kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 3
Oct 19, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leaking ceiling 2 sty apt 2 bathroom er1. located at apt 2
Oct 19, 1989 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect floor broken & defective in process of caving in 3 sty apt 3 bathroom er1. located at apt 3
Oct 19, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall.
Jun 4, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of clothes line 3 sty public hall.
Jun 4, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 sty public hall night inspection.
Jun 4, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing vestibule door 1 sty.
Jun 4, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard night inspection.
Jun 4, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door entrance vestibule 1 sty.
Jun 4, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Jun 4, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts night inspection.
Jun 4, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall rear night inspection.
Jun 4, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-41.05 adm code file with this department registration statement for change of ownership of building.
Jun 24, 1985
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-35.01 adm code the premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy 2 sty apt.
Jun 24, 1985
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises has been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises has been vacant since february 15, 1963.
Jun 14, 1985
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 8
- Construction other optional
Emergency work order.exp1 brick wall was cracked between 2nd&3rdfloor windows and bulging out at 2nd floor.ownr to rtain gc to immed erect sdwlk shed along full width of exp1.file job w/dob w/in 2 days of start of work
Apr 9, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain bldg in safe condition.exp1 brick wall was bulging out at the 2ndfl&had various cracks.ownr to rtain nyspe to eval ent bldg&file rpair dwgs w/dob bldg to be perm rpaird&sgnd off by 7/4/25
Apr 9, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg in safe condition-exp1 wall was bowing out of plane separations btwn frame and rough opgn at residentry door:exposed wood nailers,2fl piers and windows bowing out ownr to retain nys lic prof eng'r & dob reg constractor to eval entire bldg & repair under permit.file app by 7/20/2022
Jun 15, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. hazardous work noted: gut renovation of parti- tion 3rd fl removed, new beams installed & holes in north & south wall at 3rd fl level to allow access to 279 & 283 van brunt st. stop all work. make site safe. remedy; obtain permit & approval if feasible contact dob office before resuming work at 718 802-3686
Apr 16, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 20, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 20, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without permit. work noted: total gut rehab of bldg, all floors, walls, ceilings have been stripped of fire rated materials as well as some floor joists has been removed stop all demolition work! remedy: o9tain all necessary permits contact d.o.b. before returning to work. 718-802-3685
Mar 20, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 28, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted:hazardous gut renovation of parititonns 3rd floor removed new beams installed and holes in north and south walls at 3rd fl level to allow access to 279 + 283 van brunt street.st
Apr 16, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:total gut rehab of bldg all fl,walls,ceilings have been stripped of fire rated materials as well as some fl joist has been removed.stop all demolitions work:rem;obtian all neces
Mar 20, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall crack brocken and building brick eork along front facade 1 area 2 floorsremedy provide immediate overhead coverage and immediate repairs to facasle obtain all permits
Aug 9, 1995
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,836 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,575 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 531 / 5
- Assessed value
- $66,840
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #359260, last renewed Mar 12, 2024.
Questions about 281 Van Brunt Street
Who owns 281 Van Brunt Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 281 Vanbrunt LLC.
Does 281 Van Brunt Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.
Is 281 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 281 Van Brunt Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 281 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.