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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

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 · 73

  • 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
  • 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 20, 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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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.

    Apr 12, 2024

    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 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
  • 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 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.

    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
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  • 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 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 31, 2019

    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
  • 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
  • A

    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
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 31, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete saddle at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Aug 31, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose door hinges at entrance door to builing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2015

    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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing 3 balusters at balustrade at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 25, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 25, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at cellar

    Nov 16, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1

    Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

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

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.