500 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01617-0031Map
Owner of record: Bk Lincoln Holdings LLC
500 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 Bk Lincoln Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 28 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 17
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 32
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Jul 18, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit
Nov 12, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wrought iron banister and railing at west at stoop
Nov 12, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 9th, 10th, 11th, and 15th. treads from the bottom at stairs leading to 2nd sty.
Nov 12, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at sink waste in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes tenant name : gladys young at north-1 room located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes tenant name : kenneth wingrove at north-2 room located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes tenant name : willium blake at north-east-1 room located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes tenant name : vacant at north-4 room located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
At rear of building, construction debris consisting of aluminum siding, insulation board has fallen unto adjacent property 498 van buren street, safeguard public and property
Oct 1, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dept of bldgs records 2sty class "a" apt converted into.b rooms. partitions erected with loc kable doors initact. inadequate light and ventilation. remedy: discont
Nov 1, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 13, 2017 · Apt GNDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Stairs
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 24, 2008 · Apt 11233
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 24, 2005 · Apt BASE
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,268 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1617 / 31
- Assessed value
- $83,820
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #822921, last renewed Aug 15, 2023.
Questions about 500 Van Buren Street
Who owns 500 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bk Lincoln Holdings LLC.
Does 500 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 500 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 500 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 500 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.