496 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01617-0029Map
Owner of record: 496 Brownstone LLC
496 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 496 Brownstone LLC. HPD has recorded 169 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 169
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 917
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 · 169
- 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.
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
Apr 13, 2021
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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operatred lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of the building entrance door nailed shut , 1st story
Jun 5, 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.
Nov 16, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose air conditioner with support brackets at 2nd from west at north window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide conduit to cover bx cable at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in electric meters room at cellar
Jul 10, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at doors leading to rear yard in the 3rd room from north at east located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at doors leading to rear yard in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 9, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of illegal gas flex hose connection to meters at cellar
Jul 9, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide properly size of scuttle hatch opening to roof at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 9, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective apartment entrance door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective apartment entrance door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures through out entire building
Jul 7, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of illegal connection using flex hose at gas meter at cellar
Jul 7, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective apartment entrance doors at 1st door from east at south and 1st door from south at west in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories, through out entire public area.
Jul 7, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures through out entire building
Jul 7, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jan 6, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock at lobby, 1st story
Jan 6, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Dec 23, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at cellar
Dec 23, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilng in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Oct 17, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 12, 2011
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Unsafe wiring is in use/exposed cabling in progress. exposed mc + bx cable is exposed throughout entrance of bldg. exposed mccable right behind front door, not properly terminated.tenant on second floor has
Dec 16, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit. electrical work has been completed at above address w/o permits. first floor,third floor and basement apart-ments have all new branch wiring. all new panels, outlets, lights and
Dec 16, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or amendments. job #320415430/a2/dwg. dated: 12.30.11. noted 1) 1st, 3rd flr closet w/mech. units rear bathrm door not shown on plan as built 2) 1st
Apr 23, 2012 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 5, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 29, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 29, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 29, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 6, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 6, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 6, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 6, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 6, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 6, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 29, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 29, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 29, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 29, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 29, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 22, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 22, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 22, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 22, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 13, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,158 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1617 / 29
- Assessed value
- $639,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #311305, last renewed Sep 24, 2024.
Questions about 496 Van Buren Street
Who owns 496 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 496 Brownstone LLC.
Does 496 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 169 housing violations at this property.
Is 496 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 496 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 496 Van Buren Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.