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486 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01617-0025Map

Owner of record: Stakey, William

486 Van Buren Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Stakey, William. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 7 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
15
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

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 · 15

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2023

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 31, 2019

    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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    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 30, 2017

    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 16, 2016

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 8, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 15, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted cut curb at front of sidewalk approx 12' long. a paved parking pad 10'x2' approx at front of building there are two parking signs on double door gate. obtain permits if fea

    May 15, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: curb cut created at front sidewalk approximately 12 feet long. 2) entire front yard paved with masonry created front yard off street parking pad. remedy: obtain a permit if

    Oct 28, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records vacant front yard changed and now occupied as parking and storage of automobile. hyundai with new york plates. number-bb7-05k parked at time

    Oct 28, 1999 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: curb cut created at front sidewalk approximately 12'feet long. 2) entire front yard paved with masonry created front yard off street parking pad. remedy: obtain a permit if

    Mar 31, 1999 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,100 ft²
Lot area
1,750 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1617 / 25
Assessed value
$78,420
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #800494, last renewed Nov 5, 2024.

Questions about 486 Van Buren Street

Who owns 486 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Stakey, William.

Does 486 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 486 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 486 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 486 Van Buren Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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