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279 Van Brunt Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00531-0006Map

Owner of record: 279 Vanbrunt LLC

279 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 279 Vanbrunt LLC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 25 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 29

  • 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

    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 28, 2023

    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 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
  • 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 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents 2nd story apt. #3.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom and kitchen, 2nd story apt. #2.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling 2nd story apt. #2, throughout.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door jamb at entrance door to building.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at bathroom, 2nd story apt #1.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall & floor tiles at bathroom, 2nd story apt #1.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rails at all stories public hall.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls of apt, throughout 2nd story apt #1.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leaking ceiling cellar center.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light bulb thru/out cellar. light bulbs thru/out cellar.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wasteline sink kitchen basement apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen basement apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wasteline washbasin and bathtub basement apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches basement apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling center room basement apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective windows upper & lower sashes front room and kitchen basement apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of extension cord front room basement apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock entrance door to basement public hall.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling basement public hall.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose tiles ceiling center room basement apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru/out 2 sty. apt. 1.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty. apt. 1 er-1.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 2 sty. apt. 1 er-1.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non-compliant. at time of inspection observed at front of building masonry bulging and in disrepair. vacate entire building forthwith.

    Apr 9, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order.sdwlk shed@exp1 in place.exp1 wall severely crckd &bulgng out@2nd&3rdflrs.exp1 wall struct compromised&at risk of collapse.ownr to immed rtain nyspe&gc to 1.pe to sbmt means&methds for feu apprvl,2.rmve sdwlk shed&erect tghtbrd fence@sdewlk

    Apr 9, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain bldgin safe condition.exp1brick wall severely bulging out at 2ndfl and at risk of collapse.ownr to rtain nyspe to eval ent bldg.rpair bldg undr prmt strtng immed after exp1 wall demo is cmpltd undr sep ewo

    Apr 9, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg in safe condition.exp1 wall was bowing out ofplane:separation btwn frame and rough opgn at residentry door:gapbehind brick adj to door where pier was bowed and wood nailers missing owner to retain nys pe and dob reg contractor to eval entire bldg & repair under permit. file appl for repairs by 7/20/22

    Jun 15, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install approx. 29 linear feet of sws at exposure#1 of 279b van brunt street which include 5' l/ft extented to each adjacent properties at left (277 van brunt st) & right (279 van brunt street) as required designed by to protect

    May 5, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurentances/enginer report n eed immediately at dob file w/remedy

    May 4, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without permit. hazardous. gut renovation of all floors including removal of 3rd floor, new beams installed, partitions removed & opening created in the south wall at 3rd fl level to allow access to 281 van brunt street. stop all work. make site safe. remedy: obtain permits & approvals from dob office at 718-802-3686 before resuming

    Apr 16, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without permit. work noted: entire 3 story building under total gut rehab. note walls, floors, doors, removed & new floor joists are being installed. stop all demolition and construction work! remedy: obtain all necessary permits, contact d.o.b. at 718-802-3685 before returning to work

    Mar 20, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#390617332h as of 11/17/25.., file a certificate

    Nov 17, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39144354n as of 11/17/25.., file a certificate

    Nov 17, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection i observed walkway/sidewalk at exposure#1 shared by pedestrians not maintain or provided with 5.ft clearance as required creating an obstruction for pedestrians.maintain sidewalk/walkw

    Apr 28, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection no construction activities i observed scaffold erect at exposure#1 not code compliant, there is loose netting and unsecured planks making scaffold unsafe for workers to use for facade

    Apr 28, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to certify for correction for summons #39061732h, file a certificate of correction

    Apr 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At front of building, at 2nd floor, masonry wall bulges outward. window frames now have large gap and exposes interior to the elements., maintain exterior building wall

    Apr 9, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of my inspection of a sidewalk shed i observed there were no sidewalk parapet panel sigh provided as required which crates an unsafe condition for public and property.provide and maintain parapet pa

    Mar 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At the time of my inspection of a sidewalk shed provided to protect members of the public and others i observed there were no underside lighting provided to protect the safety of all using the dark . hazardous

    Mar 10, 2025 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order in dob violation 050422cd601rb,dated 5/4/22.respondent was required to submit engineer's report concerning structurally deficient conditions.as of 11/1/22 an engineer

    Nov 1, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances: atoi observed at exposure #1 of sl the bricks on the facade is disrepair and is now separating from the face of facade frame, with missing bricks, cracks,b

    May 6, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
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  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit hazardous gut renovation of all floors including removal of 3rd floor.new beams installed partitions removed and an opening created in the south wall at 3rd floor level to allow access to

    Apr 16, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted:entrie 3 story bldg under total gut rehab.note:walls,fl door removed and new fl joist are being installed.stop all demolition work work's construction work:rem:obtain all necess

    Mar 20, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failuire to maintain exterior building wall bulging brick through to 2 floor remedy provide commodiate overhead coverage and maintenace obtain all permits and approvale submit tr from pe/ra dob

    Aug 9, 1995

    Resolve

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
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 / 6
Assessed value
$65,340
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #814170, last renewed Mar 12, 2024.

Questions about 279 Van Brunt Street

Who owns 279 Van Brunt Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 279 Vanbrunt LLC.

Does 279 Van Brunt Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 279 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 279 Van Brunt Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 279 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.