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
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 · 29
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 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 17, 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 17, 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.
Jan 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents 2nd story apt. #3.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom and kitchen, 2nd story apt. #2.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rails at all stories public hall.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leaking ceiling cellar center.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light bulb thru/out cellar. light bulbs thru/out cellar.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen basement apt.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wasteline washbasin and bathtub basement apt.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches basement apt.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling center room basement apt.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows upper & lower sashes front room and kitchen basement apt.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of extension cord front room basement apt.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock entrance door to basement public hall.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling basement public hall.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose tiles ceiling center room basement apt.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru/out 2 sty. apt. 1.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty. apt. 1 er-1.
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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
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 / 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.