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212 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01614-0023Map

Owner of record: Trust U/A Made By Regina Neumann Dated 1 2/15/2004

212 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 Trust U/A Made By Regina Neumann Dated 1 2/15/2004. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 16 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 30

  • 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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story public hall to basement at boiler room

    Jan 5, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Jan 5, 2024

    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.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 28, 2018 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 28, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Aug 28, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2018

    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 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunicati0n system in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Oct 27, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective skylight glass at roof, at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 22, 2010

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts or equivalent, at front areaway

    Oct 22, 2010

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of water bottle and household items obstructed egress to scuttle ladder, at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 22, 2010

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly secure the loose stair handrail from first to second story, at public hall stairs

    Oct 22, 2010

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Defect is in rear yard masonry block wall is in disrepair wall is leaning also section of masonry wall had fallen onto adjacent property rem: repair and or replace remove unsafe wall

    Apr 15, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 15, 2004 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 8, 2004 · Apt 2

    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
3,420 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1614 / 23
Assessed value
$87,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #314099, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.

Questions about 212 Van Buren Street

Who owns 212 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trust U/A Made By Regina Neumann Dated 1 2/15/2004.

Does 212 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 212 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 212 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 212 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.