205 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01609-0064Map
Owner of record: 205 Van Buren Street, LLC
205 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 205 Van Buren Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 60
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 55
- 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
Open — 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 20, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Apr 12, 2024
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 - 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 10, 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.
Mar 2, 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 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 - 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 31, 2019
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.
Oct 22, 2018
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 30, 2017
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 15, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cykinder lock in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 26, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Dec 26, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household items blocking access to scuttle hatch at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 18, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Dec 18, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door ist sty public hall to cellar
Dec 12, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water 136 degrees f in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at recess at west side of sky light
Nov 1, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st radiator from west at north wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handles at lock mechanism at building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 1, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster with fire retarded material at north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd and 4th concrete tread leading up from bottom at stoop, 1st story
Nov 1, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 2nd door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balustrade 3rd from the bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Oct 16, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 2nd radiator from east at south wall, 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 2nd radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade 4th from the bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Oct 16, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpuposes.c/o 229815 indicates building to be legally approved as class "a" m.d.now,basement illegally used/converted to transient use.rem:dis
Dec 5, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8/failure to provide fire alarms system for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Dec 5, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.haul of a system of automatic sprinkler where required per bc903.2;27-954 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Dec 5, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner,lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1(2008 code)27-366;bc1021.1(2014 code)for transietn use.rem;discontinue illegal occu
Dec 5, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o#229815.indicates premises legally approved md class "a" illegal occupancy noted:sub divided 1st and bsmt duplex into 2 seperate class "a" s.2nd and 3rd flr created dupl
Dec 5, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit.noted at 1st floor basement duplex,subdivided created seperate class "a" at bsmt level removed internal staircase at 2nd & 3rd flr level,converted to duplex,installed inner access staircas
Dec 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept bldgs. noted: respondent failed to correct the violating conditions & file a c of c,pursuant to 28-204.2,for nov #34895298n for defective
May 20, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner in that @ rear of bldg fire escape is in disrepair @ various location fire escape steps are missing also fire escape is rusted & deteriorated & scuttle hatch to
Mar 24, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 18, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2012 · Apt BASE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Windows
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2005 · Apt GRDN
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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 / 64
- Assessed value
- $123,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #352978, last renewed Sep 14, 2024.
Questions about 205 Van Buren Street
Who owns 205 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 205 Van Buren Street, LLC.
Does 205 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 205 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 205 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 205 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.