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186 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01614-0011Map

Owner of record: 186 Van Buren Street

186 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 186 Van Buren Street. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
70
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
113

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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

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 · 70

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 10, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Info 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 31, 2019

    Open — Info 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 22, 2018

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 30, 2017

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 15, 2016

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes , located at b-room 3, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub and wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Section 187 m/d law provide a sprinkler system or a legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing this work ,, located at apt bldg, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Section 187 m/d law provide a sprinkler system or a legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing this work , located at apt bldg, 3rd story

    Aug 17, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 window frame from east at south wall in the kitchenette located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 2nd door frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at ,, at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 17, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof ,, at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 17, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing , 3rd story, apartment

    Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof , at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 14, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub hot water side, at bathroom, 3rd story, apartment

    Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). deffective , 3rd story, apartment

    Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1fl

    Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 1fl

    Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl

    Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl

    Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl

    Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1fl

    Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 28, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 17, 2006

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records 2 sty and 3sty have no 2nd means of egress and no sprinkler systems in bldg no fire escapes at exterior of bldg rem; discontinue illegal use of amended

    Aug 17, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public & property affected by const operations: as noted: as per appl #301802707 for renovation @ the basement, 2nd & 3rd levels the 3rd fl bathrm area east side of bldg had a penetration

    Oct 17, 2006 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping: as noted: at the rear yd ofa 3 storied & attic, an accumulation of const debris is stored w/ the make up of wood structural members & household domestic material,

    Oct 17, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 27, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 31, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 14, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    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
3,292 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1614 / 11
Assessed value
$94,560
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #382238, last renewed Oct 23, 2013.

Questions about 186 Van Buren Street

Who owns 186 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 186 Van Buren Street.

Does 186 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.

Is 186 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 186 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 186 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.