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274 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01615-0012Map

Owner of record: The H&M Group Services LLC

274 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is The H&M Group Services LLC. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
22
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 2025

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 · 44

  • 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

    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
  • 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
  • B

    Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at building cellar

    Jun 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at building cellar

    Jun 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system., 3rd story

    Jun 1, 2019

    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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Provide pressure gauge at extreme end of highest line of sprinkler

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective non-fire proof flooring with fire retardant material at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood studs and drywall with door erected enclosing a staircase and apartment diminishing the area at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration breach in floor with stairs installed creating duplex apartment used conjuntion with cellar located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door knob preventing entrance to egress door in the 4th room from north at east located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door knob preventing entrance to egress door in the 4th room from north at west located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood partitons and drywall with door erected creating class a duplex apartment used in conjuction with cellar located at bsmt-apt 1

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an angle hose valve or sill cock at extreme end of highest line of sprinklers.

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at cellar

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of water for the wet sprinkler and/or standpipe system at public hall

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes at cellar

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Aug 6, 2018

    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

    Aug 6, 2018

    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.

    Aug 6, 2018

    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.

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items, basement at public hall

    Aug 6, 2018

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts east b-room at cellar, vacate number - 124776

    Jul 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration front entrance door at first story public hall is enclosed in the first story apartment , 1st story

    Jun 26, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of iron gate approx 2ft high instaled at the front entrance door to building in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    Jun 26, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration ..... at cellar

    Jun 26, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    Jun 26, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition class a apartment at basementis illegaly converted to single room occupancy contrary to certificat of occupanct number 151148 dated 10/25/ 1956 in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    Jun 26, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit ..... in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    Jun 26, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit .. at cellar

    Jun 26, 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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and lock at scuttle cover opening roof over 2nd story public hall stairs.obstructing first means of egress

    Jun 9, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition sprinkler system removed and multiply dwelling ( 3 apts. ) converted to private dwelling ( 2 apts. )

    Apr 12, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 21, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 10, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Comply with vacate order

    Jul 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 29, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 19, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 22

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain/comply with storm/rain water drainage requirements. at time of inspection, observed improper water drainage, roof leader and downspout running from roof to grade level is not connected to dr

    Jun 22, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar. cellar used in conjunction w/ basement creating illegal duplex apt. remedy:discontinu

    Aug 6, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Removed or replaced a written posted vacate order. noted: at the time of inspection,vacate sticker which was posted on 1-25-18,was removed. as per complaint#3515827 full vacate was issued by badge#2680 for a

    Feb 14, 2018 · Penalty $1,030

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35207177l issued on 08/11/16 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

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35207176j issued on 08/11/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissioners

    Feb 3, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35207176j issued on 08/11/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. failure to pbey vacate order exterior by the commissioner per

    Dec 28, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35207177l issued on 08/11/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway,total obstruct

    Dec 28, 2016 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in nov#35207176j issued on 08/11/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to obey vacade-no c of

    Nov 13, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in nov#35207177l issued on 08/11/16 and to file a certificte of correction pursuantto 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unobstructed

    Nov 13, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov#35207176j issued on 08/11/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny102-01. for failure to obey a vacate ord

    Sep 20, 2016

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    ¦ailure to comply with commissioner's order contained in nov#35207177lissued on 08/11/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny102-01. for failure to provide unobstructe

    Sep 20, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway total obstruction for corridor/exit passageway. noted: at time of inspection the main access to the bldg was closed at grill gate & entrance door the only.

    Aug 11, 2016 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey a vacate order exterior by the commissioner per 28-204.4 at time of inspection noticed that the bldg is still. occupied w/people coming in & out against vacate order 23-16. remedy: comply w/code

    Aug 11, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35114137y issued on 02/29/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Jun 23, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35114135k issued on 02/29/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Jun 23, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey a vacate order exterior by the commissioner per 28-204.4.@the time of insp noticed that the bldg is sto;; occupied w/people coming in & out against vacate order,23-16.rem:comply w/code.

    Jun 23, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35114137y issued on 02/29/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    May 17, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey a vacate exterior by the commissioner per 28-207.4. attime of inspection noticed that the bldg is still occupied w/people coming in & out against vacate order #91/16. remedy: comply w/notice of

    May 17, 2016 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey a vacate order by the comms per 28-207.4.noted @ time of inspection observed premises has a full vacate order & there are people still occupying the residence on the 2nd & 3rd fl against a vacat

    Mar 29, 2016 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway (total obstruction forcorridor/exit passageway).note at time of inspection the main access to the building was closed at grill gate and entrance door. the only

    Feb 29, 2016 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Multiple dwelling converted maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the cofo or official records. note: at the time of inspection 3 family building converted

    Feb 29, 2016 · Penalty $51,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records. partitionserected at cellar creating rooms for living and sleeping.no natural light and ventilaiton no 2nd means of egress. boiler located next to

    Jun 26, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 23, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Jun 10, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Apr 15, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,394 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1615 / 12
Assessed value
$96,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #349583, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.

Questions about 274 Van Buren Street

Who owns 274 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The H&M Group Services LLC.

Does 274 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 274 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 274 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 274 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.