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211 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01609-0061Map

Owner of record: Edward Gettys

211 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Edward Gettys. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
64
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

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 · 64

  • A

    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
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 at public hall

    Oct 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Oct 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at door in the entrance located at apt 3floor, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Oct 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall

    Oct 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Oct 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Oct 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 square feet at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 square feet at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... appoximately 10 square feet at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair hinges at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall, east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • 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 10, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    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 30, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ., in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • 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 · 4

  • Class - 2

    Observed on 08/11/22 on the 1st floor the sub straight was removed from the floor and a full height partition wall was framed on top of a staircase banister in the hallway, obtain all permits

    Aug 11, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed on 08/11/22 at 10 am excessive construction related debris located on the 1st floor apt. creating a risk of fire hazard, maintain adequate construction housekeeping

    Aug 11, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Observed on 08/11/22 at 10 am 1st floor hallway electrical work without a permit for a lighting fixture removed and a bulb holder that was installed . dept records reveal no permit was filed for the described s

    Aug 11, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed at the time of inspection unsafe unsuitable existing electrical wiring on the 1st floor . broken and spliced wiring ., comply with ec

    Aug 11, 2022

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,540 ft²
Lot area
1,967 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1609 / 61
Assessed value
$105,960
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #341956, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 211 Van Buren Street

Who owns 211 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Edward Gettys.

Does 211 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.

Is 211 Van Buren 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 211 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 211 Van Buren Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.