214 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01614-0024Map
Owner of record: Sterling Properties NY LLC
214 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 Sterling Properties NY LLC. HPD has recorded 99 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 99
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 15
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 99
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 16, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at 1st sty at public hall
Jun 10, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2005 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2005 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding walls at 1st sty at public hall
Jun 10, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer bell to apartment at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, east and west walls at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Dec 22, 1993
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures kitchen range due leaky supply line 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Nov 4, 1993 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar
Oct 1, 1993
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer system from entrance to bldg to 3 sty apt 3 located at apt 3
Oct 1, 1993 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures kitchen 3 sty apt 3 er1 located at apt 3
Oct 1, 1993 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty apt 2 er1. , section '' ''
Dec 15, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls rear room 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2
Aug 17, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls 1 and 2 sty public hall
Aug 17, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring ceiling and walls 2 sty public hall
Aug 17, 1992
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inopeeative light fixture ceiling north room 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2
Aug 17, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls north room 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2
Aug 17, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls front room 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2
Aug 17, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbaisn bathroom 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2
Aug 17, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls bathroom 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2
Aug 17, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls kitchen 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2
Aug 17, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink kitchen 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2
Aug 17, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents droping fount 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2
Aug 17, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wastepipe under washbaisn bathroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Mar 6, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water bathtub bathroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Mar 6, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet east wall northroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Mar 6, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings thru out 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Mar 6, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color kitchen walls 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bathroom east wall 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection bathroom washbasin wasteline 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing faucet handle at bathroom washbasin 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls thru out 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet at front north room 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at front north room 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective oven control knob at kitchen 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Oct 15, 1991 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Oct 15, 1991 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom basement apt.
Oct 9, 1991
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35209428x issued on 10/31/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102.1.for work without a permit
Jun 29, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35187324r issued on 10-15-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit,cellar being used in conjunction w/the 1st fl
Jun 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to coply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35209428x issued on 10/31/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permit
May 11, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35209428x issued on 10-31-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no app or permits pulled for the stairs that are connected to &
Apr 29, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35209428x issued on 10/31/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work withtout permit.rem:
Mar 20, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35209428x issued on 10/31/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissio
Feb 3, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: city records(hpd #385724)indicate cellar as "open basement". observed: cellar being used in conjunction w/the 1st fl apt. an opening created & staircase provided from the 1st fl apt to
Oct 31, 2016 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted: city records(hpd#385724)indicate premises as"3 sty,3 families open basement". observed: cellar being used in conjunction w/1st floor
Oct 31, 2016 · Penalty $400
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 22, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Aug 22, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Aug 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 4, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 4, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 4, 2005 · Apt 1
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
- 3,420 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1614 / 24
- Assessed value
- $95,460
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #369648, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 214 Van Buren Street
Who owns 214 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sterling Properties NY LLC.
Does 214 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 99 housing violations at this property.
Is 214 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 214 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 214 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.