241 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01609-0046Map
Owner of record: Ralph-Gates Cluster, L.p.
241 Van Buren Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ralph-Gates Cluster, L.p.. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on August 10, 2026. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 1
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 18
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2
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.
May 6, 2026
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 21, 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
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
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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jun 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the dried sewage rear cellar.
Sep 19, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective scupper box to rain leader rear wall building roof.
Sep 13, 1985
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water & dog fecal matter rear yard extension roof.
Sep 13, 1985
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-16.03 adm code repair the broken or defective rain leader 1 sty roof extension to 2 sty rear building .
Sep 13, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain cast iron leader pipe 1 sty rear roof extension er1.
Sep 13, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defective leader causing flooding adjacent rear yard 239 van buren st.
Sep 13, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathroom and kitchen 3 sty apt 4 er1. , section '' ''
Oct 18, 1982 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathroom and kitchen 3 sty apt 4 er1. , section '' ''
Oct 18, 1982 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe bathroom 3 sty apt 4 er1. , section '' ''
Oct 18, 1982 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - 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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
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- 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 · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 2, 2019 · Apt 3
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Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,640 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1609 / 46
- Assessed value
- $450,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #336452, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 241 Van Buren Street
Who owns 241 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ralph-Gates Cluster, L.p..
Does 241 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 241 Van Buren Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 241 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 241 Van Buren Street?
It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.