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474 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01617-0019Map

Owner of record: 474 Van Buren Development LLC

474 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 474 Van Buren Development LLC. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on March 2, 2024. 4 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
5
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 2, 2024

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 · 5

  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas for cooking in the kitchen located at apt unit1, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2024 · Apt UNIT1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections shower stall, water closet and wash basin at cellar

    Oct 4, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at kitchen sink, bathtub, wash basin, water closet and shower stall in basement level

    Oct 4, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at gas range in basement level

    Oct 4, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    Oct 4, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Construction other optional

    The borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application # 321822104 due to the contractor withdrawal.

    Dec 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    The borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application # 321822104 due to the contractor withdrawal.

    Dec 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 25, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 25, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partition erected creating an illegal class 'a' apartment at cellar/basement rooms used for living. unlawful gas range an

    Oct 4, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain/display on site documents. at time of inspection on an active 4 sty alt construction site notice 5 workers working throughout the bldg when request was made for approve construction drawings

    Nov 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Temp construction equipment onsite expired permit.note:@time of my inspection i observed 3sty bldg construction fence in place.after reviewing bldg info system (bis)&dobnow it appears construction fence permit#

    Jan 20, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to designate &/or have a construction superintendent present required noted: at time of my inspection of an alt-1,4 sty bldg i observed 2 workers working on stucco at exp#1,i asked to speak w/the superi

    Sep 1, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain/display on site documents required by bc chapter 33. noted: at time of my inspection of an alt-1,4 sty bldg,i asked if icould review the site safety plan,i was informed that no site safety

    Sep 1, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Job site fence not constructed pursuant to subsection. noted: at time of my inspection of an alteration type-1,4 sty bldg,i observed the entry door on the construction fence swung out into the sidewalk,i also

    Sep 1, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with governors executive order.at the time of my inspection.observed ongoing construction activities.contrary to governorsexecutive order#202.6,202.8,202.11,202.13 and guidance published by th

    Apr 7, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Jobsite fence not maintained pursuant ot subsection.at the time of my inspection,i observed temporary construction fence at exposure#1 with excessive graffiti obscurring the hunter green color required by code

    Feb 20, 2020 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.at the time of my inspection i observed the accumulation of debris,pallets and excess material at exposure#1,not being stored in containers and

    Feb 20, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Jobsite fence no construction or maintained pursuant to sub section. note: at time of my inspection on a alt bldg at 4 sty. i observed the jobsite fence,the missing viewing panel at exp#1. making it difficult

    Jul 2, 2019

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. const. material debris not properly stored or removed from site. noted premises 2-story masonry frame attached nfp dwelling. interior demoliti

    Jan 4, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 28, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 29, 2024 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
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  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 29, 2024 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 29, 2024 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 1, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 1, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2023 · Apt 1

    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 (C2)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
4,771 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1617 / 19
Assessed value
$773,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #819282, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 474 Van Buren Street

Who owns 474 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 474 Van Buren Development LLC.

Does 474 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 474 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 474 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 474 Van Buren Street?

It has 5 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.