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492 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01617-0028Map

Owner of record: Van Beuren Group LLC

492 Van Buren Street is an one-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Van Beuren Group LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on January 17, 2017. 47 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 17, 2017

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 · 47

  • 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.

    Jan 17, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water. hot water exceeding the maximun operating temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures (160 degress found) in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tile 1st sty. apt. kitchen.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires ceiling of west room, 2nd sty. apt

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets 1st sty. apt. kitchen sink.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose unhinged door rear room, 2nd apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling 1st sty. public hall & wall 2nd sty. rear room & bathroom.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet, 1st sty. apt. kitchen.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hanging electric wires 2nd sty. apt. bathroom.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches, 1st sty. apt. kitchen & bathroom.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak 2nd sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor kitchen, 1sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic tile floor kitchen, 1 sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective hole in tile floor east wall, 1st sty. apt. kitchen.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling 2nd room from rear, 1 sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen, 1st sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire kitchen ceiling 1st sty. apt. 1

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire bathroom at 2nd sty. apt. 1.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru/out.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar thru/out.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window glass upper sashes front northeast room,1st sty. apt.1.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window glass upper sashes 2nd sty. at north easrt front room 1st sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 27-2032, 2034 adnim. code: discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system 2nd sty. rear room & 1st sty. center room, 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wooden stain all treads & handrails 1st sty. to rear yard.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective kitchen floor kitchen 1st sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Kitchen sink kitchen, 1st sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling of closet near kitchen, 1st sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior brick at rear west of building.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood step at west side of building yard.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric ceiling light fixture center room, 1st sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls of private hall, 1st sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ent. door to south room east & west 2nd sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe of bathtub bathroom 2nd sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective celotex tiles ceiling of south & west room, 2nd sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires ceiling of bathroom, 2nd sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric ceiling light fixture of east roomfront, 2nd sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department mice & roaches kitchen & bathroom, 2nd sty.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose molding around entrance door to south room west, 2nd sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink 1st sty.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective floor kitchen, 1st sty.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit rear east & west room, 2nd sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture ceiling kitchen 1st sty.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper window sash front room, 2nd sty.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub 2nd sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture ceiling front east & west room, 2nd sty.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar rear.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall switch kitchen, 1st sty. apt.

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Work without permit. work noted: cut curb approx. 12' long creating an off street parking remedy: obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition

    May 15, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Hazardous

    Job site fence defective. defect noted. 8 ft high plywood constructionfence erected at front of site under permit #302273563, 4 ft long gatemissing post & connected to 4' high steel rail both the steel rail

    Dec 18, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to perform adequate housekeeping. note: at front yard & side yard of property a large amount of construction debris, empty paint containers, plywood, boxes, pieces of wood w/nails been kept loss. this

    Dec 18, 2007 · Penalty $880

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:installed construction fence 8" high at front of bldg..remedy:obtain a permit.

    Mar 9, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted cut curb approx 12' long creating an off street parking. remedy: obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition.

    May 15, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted roof has been rasised approx 4ft from its original height to crete a 7ft height approx ceiling no permit and job filing on recird remedy obtain a permit if feasible or restore

    Jul 26, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted curb cut constructed at front sidewalk west section approx 12 feet long, entire west side yard paved with masonry created off street parking pad for automobiles. obtain a permi

    Mar 9, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records ordinary vacant west side yard change and now occupied as parking and storage of two automobiles one with new jerrsey plates number ly303k

    Mar 9, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit the roof has been raised approx.4 feet from its original height to create a 7'high approx ceiling 4'at ridge. remedy:obtain permit if feasible or return building to its original

    Oct 23, 1991 · Penalty $285

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 9, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 6, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 29, 2026$1,100,000One family dwellings1

Building details

Building type
One-family home (A9)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
1
Building area
1,280 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1617 / 28
Assessed value
$68,160
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 492 Van Buren Street

Who owns 492 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Van Beuren Group LLC.

Does 492 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 492 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 492 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 492 Van Buren Street?

It has 1 residential units.

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