226 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01614-0030Map
Owner of record: Mcgonigle, Owen
226 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mcgonigle, Owen. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 28 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 44
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 47
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 44
- 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing countertop at base cabinets at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 27, 2024
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 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling,north wall and east wall in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 6, 2024 · Apt B2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 6, 2024 · Apt B2
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash 2nd window from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 6, 2024 · Apt B2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 6, 2024 · Apt B2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 6, 2024 · Apt B2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 6, 2024 · Apt B2
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 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 - 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 - 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.
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.
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing south entrance door located at apt 1a, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at light fixture ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1a
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector (missng in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a
Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1a
Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin (r0aches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a
Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing outlet cover plate at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a
Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ; ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a
Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door in the bathroom located at apt 1a
Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color - ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a
Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing door in the entrance located at apt 1a
Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Atoi observed work with out a permit., obtain permit
Sep 19, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi observed cracks on exterior wall of extension at rear of property,also water damage to walls and flooring due to water damage from improper roofing, repair and/replace
Sep 19, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 31, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 31, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 31, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 31, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 31, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 31, 2024 · Apt B2
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2007 · Apt C3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Doors
Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt C3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Doors
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Doors
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2006 · Apt C3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2006 · Apt C3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 7, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 6, 2006 · Apt C3
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Doors
Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Mold
Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 20, 2006 · Apt C3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 20, 2006 · Apt C3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 18, 2006 · Apt C3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,430 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,817 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1614 / 30
- Assessed value
- $297,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #361213, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 226 Van Buren Street
Who owns 226 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mcgonigle, Owen.
Does 226 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.
Is 226 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 226 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 226 Van Buren Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.