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
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 · 44
- 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
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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- BHazardous
Provide pressure gauge at extreme end of highest line of sprinkler
Aug 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Provide an angle hose valve or sill cock at extreme end of highest line of sprinklers.
Aug 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of water for the wet sprinkler and/or standpipe system at public hall
Aug 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes at cellar
Aug 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance
Aug 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Aug 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Aug 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Aug 6, 2018
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
Aug 6, 2018
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.
Aug 6, 2018
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.
Aug 6, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items, basement at public hall
Aug 6, 2018
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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit ..... in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Jun 26, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. at cellar
Jun 26, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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
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.