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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 99

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • 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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2005 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding walls at 1st sty at public hall

    Jun 10, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer bell to apartment at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing baluster at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Dec 22, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar

    Oct 1, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty apt 2 er1. , section '' ''

    Dec 15, 1992 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring ceiling and walls 2 sty public hall

    Aug 17, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents droping fount 2 sty apt 2 located at apt 2

    Aug 17, 1992 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water bathtub bathroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Mar 6, 1992 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet east wall northroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Mar 6, 1992 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection bathroom washbasin wasteline 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing faucet handle at bathroom washbasin 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Oct 15, 1991 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

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 / 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.