171 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01609-0079Map
Owner of record: Bec Continuum Housing Development Fund C O., INC.
171 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 18 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bec Continuum Housing Development Fund C O., INC.. HPD has recorded 247 housing violations here, most recently on October 13, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 247
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 233
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 247
- IInformation / order
The property has been issued an order to identify and address underlying conditions and violations related to the order. failure to comply may result in extensive repair work to correct underlying conditions and related violations by hpd. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become tax liens on the property
Oct 13, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 2nd electrical outlet from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and window sill at 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulk around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 11; in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets loose faucet at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at the north and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the window recess at 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the window recess at 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at window recess at 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at 1st outlet from west at north in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling at riser in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3A
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.
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Rcny-1510(l) egress from fire escape balconies not to be obstructed bysigns, fixed awnings or any other obstruction. note at time of inspection horizontal bracing of sidewalk shed is blocking the fire escape la
Aug 2, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 13, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 13, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 15,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1609 / 79
- Assessed value
- $539,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #321031, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 171 Van Buren Street
Who owns 171 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bec Continuum Housing Development Fund C O., INC..
Does 171 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 247 housing violations at this property.
Is 171 Van Buren Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 171 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 171 Van Buren Street?
It has 18 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.