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
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 · 70
- 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
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 11, 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 12, 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 27, 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 2, 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 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 13, 2021
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Oct 31, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Oct 22, 2018
Open — Info 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 30, 2017
Open — Info 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 15, 2016
Open — Info 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.
Oct 14, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 25, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing , 3rd story, apartment
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). deffective , 3rd story, apartment
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl
Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl
Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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
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.