222 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01614-0028Map
Owner of record: Ahmadu Garba Revocable Trust
222 Van Buren Street is a two-family home built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ahmadu Garba Revocable Trust. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 73
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 65
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 · 73
- 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
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
Open — 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
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 21, 2023
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 27, 2023
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 - 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
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
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- 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
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.
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Oct 22, 2018
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 30, 2017
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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 31, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete saddle at entrance door to building , 1st story
Aug 31, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door hinges at entrance door to builing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain line at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain line at the washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain line at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry exterior casing on the 3rd window from the east at the 2nd story
Jun 26, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior masonry casing on the 1st window from the east on the 1st story
Jun 26, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 3 balusters at balustrade at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 25, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at 1st and 3rd stys public hall
Nov 16, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at cellar
Nov 16, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, apartment at west
Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, apartment at west
Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, apartment at west
Feb 26, 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
Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1
Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
3314.9 supported scaffold does not meet bldg code specs,stop all work.noted:at time of inspection supported scaffold was installed on exposure #1.the following items were inadequate.1-scaffold not secured to
Dec 19, 2014 · Penalty $16,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or apurtenances. noted:pipe scaffold at exterior of bldg alson exp.1 approx. 36in height is defective in thescaffold has 1 tie and has come loose from structure as 1 section of
Nov 3, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 25, 2013 · Apt BASEM
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt BASEM
Close - General
Windows
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 12, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jan 25, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jan 25, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 14, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1931
- 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 / 28
- Assessed value
- $45,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #359689, last renewed —.
Questions about 222 Van Buren Street
Who owns 222 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ahmadu Garba Revocable Trust.
Does 222 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.
Is 222 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 222 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 222 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.