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
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 · 5
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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
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.