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479 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01612-0064Map

Owner of record: Neighborhood Restore Housing Development Fund Corp

479 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Neighborhood Restore Housing Development Fund Corp. HPD has recorded 358 housing violations here, most recently on August 1, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
358
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
223

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 1, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 358

  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing

    Aug 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Aug 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Aug 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room

    Aug 1, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Jul 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall

    Jul 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall

    Jul 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Jul 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing , 1st story

    Jul 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 missing , 1st story

    Jul 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room

    Jul 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd section from west at north

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story

    Jul 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing , 1st story

    Jul 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk. yard

    Jun 21, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 23, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding maxium tempature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor in the kitchen located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): ... in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.

    Feb 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures fixturer and outlet in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire

    Oct 25, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents.rigger foreman sukhvinder provided plans for suspended scaffold and observed a suspended scaffold hanging at air approximately 40'above ground and no the

    Sep 29, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written/ posted vacate order - removed vacate order posted on 12/24/2019. atoi observed active vacate order in the department record, but vacate order is not posted anywhere on the property

    May 27, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work with the department. atoi observed permit b00542219-i1-be still open in department records. permit issued on 12/02/2021 and exp 08/31/2022. permit

    May 27, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    The mobile boiler attached and in service of this building=boiler safety valve inlet pipe is reduced-boiler remote switch missing from both doors-boiler+burner rating tags are missing-debris + waste oil at boil

    Dec 21, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    The mobile boiler attached to 477 van buren st brooklyn is not displaying the dob / fdny / dot / permits, maintain boiler; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Aug 7, 2020

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt ALL

    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 (C6)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
20
Building area
15,072 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1612 / 64
Assessed value
$755,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #320312, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.

Questions about 479 Van Buren Street

Who owns 479 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Neighborhood Restore Housing Development Fund Corp.

Does 479 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 358 housing violations at this property.

Is 479 Van Buren Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 479 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 479 Van Buren Street?

It has 20 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.