193 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01609-0070Map

193 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Shalewa Byers. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 12 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 19
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 15

What to know

Concern

2 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 · 19

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
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.
Jun 11, 2025
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 12, 2024
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
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Closed — Violation closed

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ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings all walls and trim throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
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., 1st story
Jul 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
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
Jul 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3FLR
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close

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Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Electric
No lighting
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3RDFL
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: 2
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,634 ft²
Lot area: 1,950 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1609 / 70
Assessed value: $99,000
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #371470, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.

Questions about 193 Van Buren Street

Who owns 193 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shalewa Byers.

Does 193 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 193 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 193 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 193 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.