187 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01609-0073Map
Owner of record: Mallebranche, Pierre
187 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mallebranche, Pierre. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 17 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 24
- 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.
Jun 11, 2025
Open — 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
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 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
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 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
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.
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
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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.
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures defective gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story
Jul 23, 2001 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.
Jun 24, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 3 sty apt 4 at kitchen foyer and rear room. , section '' ''
Jun 24, 1991 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding o ceiling cellar at center & rear.
Jun 24, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear stack.
Jun 24, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear stack.
Jun 24, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 24, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchen & bathroom 4 sty apt 4. , section '' ''
Jun 24, 1991 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys all parts fire escapes rear.
Jun 24, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar front and center
Jun 24, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 4. , section '' ''
Jun 24, 1991 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work bathroom 2 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Jun 24, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Burnham sin-7 boiler=spill switch defective=no cleanout@chimney base+glass gauge dirty+hole in ceiling above boiler+hwh flue not supported+hwh discharge pipe not copper, maintain boiler; correct violation+submi
May 15, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. noted- at cellar lvl: installed water & waste lines for 3 pc bthrm (toilet,sink,shower)., obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition
Aug 17, 2023
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,950 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1609 / 73
- Assessed value
- $334,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #353636, last renewed Aug 21, 2024.
Questions about 187 Van Buren Street
Who owns 187 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mallebranche, Pierre.
Does 187 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 187 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 187 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 187 Van Buren Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.