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183 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01609-0075Map

Owner of record: Murray, James E

183 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 Murray, James E. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2025. 19 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 11, 2025

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 · 29

  • 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

    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 12, 2024

    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 27, 2023

    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 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
  • 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.

    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.

    Nov 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1fl lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood treads 6,7 and 8 from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wiring at all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents evidence of rats at front and rear yard

    Jan 7, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1and2

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1AND2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expost electrical wires at light fixture ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1and2, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1AND2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1and2

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1AND2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expost electrical wires and bx cables at circuit breaker box at cellar

    Jan 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose top newel post at stairs located at bsmt-apt 1and2

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1AND2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood treads at stairs the 4, 8, 9 and 10 from bottom located at bsmt-apt 1and2

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1AND2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expost electrical wires at light fixture ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at bsmt-apt 1and2

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1AND2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expost electrical wires at light fixture ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1and2, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1AND2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expost electrical wires at light fixture ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1and2, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1AND2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1and2

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1AND2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1and2

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1AND2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at window to fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1and2, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1AND2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide seal up at opening at rear window at cellar

    Jan 7, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents evidence of rats dropings in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1and2

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1AND2

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 27, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 27, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Mar 15, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Mar 14, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Mar 14, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.water main (ground)is not installed properly.water clamp not provided.afci is not provided for new build

    Nov 5, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit.1 feeder,1panel,branch circuits,fixtures,switches,outlets.entire 1st and 2nd floor aka apt 1 remedy:obtain permit.

    Nov 5, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit, work noted: at front of the house approx. 20' long sidewalk shed erected w/o a permit. nyc bldg code section #28-105.4.1 for emergency work performed w/o a permit. to the extent necessary to

    May 2, 2012 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted: at roof level at facade,at right side of building the overhang & cornice have separated from building. remedy: maintain exterior building wall.

    Mar 13, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 12FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 12FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 1AND2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 1AND2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 1AND2

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 1AND2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 1AND2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 1AND2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 1AND2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    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 / 75
Assessed value
$105,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #364564, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 183 Van Buren Street

Who owns 183 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Murray, James E.

Does 183 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 183 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 183 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 183 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.