185 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01609-0074Map

185 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 185 Van Buren LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on April 12, 2024. 21 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 31
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 9

What to know

Concern

5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 12, 2024

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 · 31

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
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
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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

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CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed in building entrance metal gate
Dec 17, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing two balusters at balustrade at public hall stairs, 4th story
Dec 17, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door off hinges in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consist of a chain and padlock at scuttle door at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 15, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts incandescent or equivalent at front areaway
Dec 15, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consist of a key operated double cylinder at storm door at front areaway
Dec 15, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line consist of a key operated double cylinder at gate at front areaway
Dec 15, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
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 west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
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) ceiling, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 3rd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
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 window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water(152 f) in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
@time of inspection, observed on going const activities contray to mayors emergency executive order 120 & subsequent orders incorporating requirements of governors executive order 202.34 & subsequent orders and
Aug 17, 2020
Resolve

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt 4
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close
General
Doors
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close
General
Locks
Oct 11, 2011 · Apt 4
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 16, 2011 · Apt 4FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 4
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: 3,512 ft²
Lot area: 1,950 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1609 / 74
Assessed value: $106,680
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #350766, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 185 Van Buren Street

Who owns 185 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 185 Van Buren LLC.

Does 185 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 185 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 185 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 185 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.