301 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01610-0065Map
Owner of record: Kraus, Rifka
301 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2004 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kraus, Rifka. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 35 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 49
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 · 38
- 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 8, 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 13, 2025
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 27, 2024
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.
Apr 17, 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
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.
Mar 31, 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
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.
Mar 10, 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.
Mar 10, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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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.
Oct 26, 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.
Dec 11, 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.
Oct 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story
Jun 12, 2014 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover for main electrical switch board at west wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bathtub faucet in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe under sink in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system : access to boiler room locked at entrance to cellar at front yard
Nov 25, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 17, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain at basement
Oct 17, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 17, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 17, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 17, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 17, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 17, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 17, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 29, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 29, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 4, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color livingroom ceiling in the 1st living room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 4, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 28, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect 30 linear feet sidewalk shed including 5 linear ft at alternate ends at exposure #1 to protect occupants and the public from potential falling debris in the event of collapse
Sep 25, 2026
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building and/or appurtenances. at time of inspection, observed at exposure #4, wall and/or appurtenances in a state of disrepair. the brick facade has a deep crack, and it is separating from
Sep 24, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans for hob number 301624641 amended and approved 10/7/04. non conforming work noted. skylight not foundover public stairs at roof rear location not found plan indicate a tot
Nov 1, 2004 · Penalty $130
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2ONTHE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 14, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 4, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 13, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Floor
Oct 13, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 13, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 13, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 13, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 13, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 21, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 21, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 2, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 2, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
May 2, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 19, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2004
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,964 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1610 / 65
- Assessed value
- $71,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #383645, last renewed Nov 6, 2018.
Questions about 301 Van Buren Street
Who owns 301 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kraus, Rifka.
Does 301 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 301 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 301 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 2004 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 301 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.