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208 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01614-0021Map

Owner of record: Hancey, Caroline Goupil

208 Van Buren Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hancey, Caroline Goupil. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 7 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
41

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 46

  • 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 24, 2025

    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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    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 28, 2023

    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 17, 2022

    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.

    Mar 17, 2022

    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.

    Apr 21, 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.

    Nov 7, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 4FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jun 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Jun 23, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing one baluster at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    May 12, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 12, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 12, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at north wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 12, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 12, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 12, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 2nd story

    Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 2nd story

    Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story

    Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 2nd story

    Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls & ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story

    Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story

    Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 2nd story

    Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 2nd story

    Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at 3rd fl. public hall.

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection lock nut at waste line at kitchen sink, 3rd fl. apt.

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2nd story apt. #2

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective under sink cabinet at kitchen 2nd story apt. #2

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlets throughout 2nd story apt. #2

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling throughout 2nd story apt. #2

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at kitchen and rear room, 3rd fl. apt.

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection lock nut at waste line at kitchen sink, 3rd fl. apt.

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass at lower sash at bathroom window 3rd fl. public hall. er1

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires on wall 2nd story hallway.

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective oven door of gas range.

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble door saddle at bathroom, 2nd story apt.

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet south room, 2nd story apt.

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling northeast room, 2nd story apt.

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective window sill south room 2nd story apt.

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling throughout 2nd story apt.

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit window sashes throughout 2nd story apt.

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass at east basement window at front room, 3rd fl. apt. er1

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture front room 2nd story apt. #2.

    Nov 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 21, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 16, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 16, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 24, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 24, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 1, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • General

    Floor

    Jul 1, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 1, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 1, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 1, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 1, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 1, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 9, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 9, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,420 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1614 / 21
Assessed value
$108,240
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #818878, last renewed Aug 6, 2018.

Questions about 208 Van Buren Street

Who owns 208 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hancey, Caroline Goupil.

Does 208 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 208 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 208 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 208 Van Buren Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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