165 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01609-0001Map
Owner of record: Bec Continuum Housing Development Fund C O., INC.
165 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bec Continuum Housing Development Fund C O., INC.. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on June 24, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 65
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 58
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 · 65
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and east walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
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.
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waistline under sink in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waistline under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jan 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4C
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.
Mar 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall and east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jan 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall and east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jan 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall and east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jan 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Dec 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east and south wall at public hall, 4th story
Dec 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and south wall at public hall, 4th story
Dec 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Dec 21, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 21, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective uncapped steam valve at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at roof bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Oct 16, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color fire retardant material the east wall at roof bulkhead at public hall
Jan 3, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retatdant material at north and east wall of roof bulkhead at public hall
Jan 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ... house hold items at floor 2 and floor 3 of north stack 3 at fire escape
Oct 15, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ... fire retardant material at north and east wall of bulkhead , 4th story
Oct 15, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ... ceramic tiles at east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 15, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ... ceramic tiles at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 15, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall at east , 4th story
Oct 15, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 18
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
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
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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
Feb 10, 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 - 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 · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000823555y0002 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35548121h issued on 2/22/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to safeguar
Jun 7, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Jobsite fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection.observed construction fence approx 50flong van buren st and 100ft along marcus garner blvd with graffitti all over.sections have fallen while
Feb 22, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.at time of inspection observed a section of the construction fence along marcus garvey blvd has fallen over to sidewalk and creat
Feb 22, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. at the time of inspection,observed a section of the construction fence on marcus garvey bldg has fallenover onto the sidewalk.
Dec 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Rcny-1510(l) egress from fire escape balconies not to be obstructed bysigns, fixed awnings or any other obstruction. noted at time of inspection, clearance of drop ladder for fire escape is 11 inches between th
Aug 2, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. noted at time of inspection, sidewalk shed is missing 16' high section of cross brace(steel girts 1 1/2") from inner to outer
Aug 2, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 7, 2020 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 28, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 19, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 24, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 16,440 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1609 / 1
- Assessed value
- $707,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #319855, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 165 Van Buren Street
Who owns 165 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bec Continuum Housing Development Fund C O., INC..
Does 165 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.
Is 165 Van Buren Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 65% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 165 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 165 Van Buren Street?
It has 20 residential units and 23 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.