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203 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01609-0065Map

Owner of record: 203 Van Buren LLC

203 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 203 Van Buren LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 3 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 26

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-21.05 adm code post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Aug 2, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom & kitchen at basement apt.

    Jun 9, 1976

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling of cellar at rear metal ceiling.

    Jun 9, 1976

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the water at cellar rear.

    Jun 9, 1976

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade 2nd to 3rd sty public hall.

    Sep 18, 1975

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters of balustrade 2nd to 3rd sty public hall.

    Sep 18, 1975

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wooden stair wood 1st up 1 2nd sty public hall.

    Sep 18, 1975

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 18, 1975

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar center.

    Sep 5, 1974

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code egress obstructed. provide proper means of egress by removing partitions forming closet enclosing scuttle ladder to roof 3rd sty public hall.

    Jul 12, 1972

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration room 8x10 1sty high of brick & block extending at rear yard.

    Jul 12, 1972

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 19, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. at time of inspection, observed electrical work completed at rear of the building exp3. noted wiring for 2 hvac air model #4mxs36rmvjua. no permits or records on bis/dob now for work observ

    Apr 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed improper drainage system at rear of the building (exposure 3). gutter/leader disconnected. noted downspout hanging off th

    Apr 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspection, observed the existing fire escape at rear of building exposure 3,drop down ladder obstructed by rear 1 story cmu structure. creating unsaf

    Apr 18, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. at time of inspection, observed rear extension at exposure 3. noted 1 story cmu masonry block structure erected with 3 windows, and entry/exit door approx. 18'ft(l) x 19'ft(w) x 13'ft(h). n

    Apr 18, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit.upon inspection observed ground floor demolished wall partitians floor with unsafe electrical and plumbing work in 3 family house building included storage hazard excessive debris and materi

    Oct 29, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1609 / 65
Assessed value
$104,520
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #319798, last renewed Jul 21, 2025.

Questions about 203 Van Buren Street

Who owns 203 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 203 Van Buren LLC.

Does 203 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 203 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 203 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 203 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.