518 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01617-0040Map

518 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 Groothuis, Neal K.. HPD has recorded 66 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023.

HPD violations: 66
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 77

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Nov 28, 2023

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 · 66

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 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar joints at building front
Aug 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated double cylinder lock at the door between the vestibule and 1st story public hall , 1st story
Aug 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated double cylinder lock at the entrance door to the building.
Aug 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
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 3, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents - rats at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose bannister at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection on waste line under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling. at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jul 20, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jul 20, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective vinyl floor covering at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 20, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double-cylinder key-operatied lock on door at street entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jul 20, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents in public halls
Jul 20, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry steps and stringers at front stoop
Jul 20, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jul 20, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 3rd 4th and 5th tread from bottom stair at public hall , 1st story
Nov 9, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story
Nov 9, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
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 3, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story
Nov 9, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling and walls plaster at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
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 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key doubler cylinder lock at vest door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of expose electric wiring at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 29, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 29, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at skylight in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 29, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ballusters between 1st & 2nd sty at public hall stairs
Aug 29, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail between 1st & 2nd sty at public hall stairs
Aug 29, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Aug 29, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd wood tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 29, 2008
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 16, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons#39039766p issued on 4/21/2021,and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable certifica
May 15, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with dob requirement for permit sign off. respondent obtained permit # 321832783 which expired on 01/10/2019. permit has not been signed off within one year following its expiration per 28-116
Apr 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 3
3-4 4-03 decks or balconies made with combustible material cannot be less than 3'from property line.note,premises under pc altii 321044357,exp 03.25.17.at time of inspection found rear deck located as per plan
Jun 6, 2017 · Penalty $300
Resolve

Complaints

General
Stairs
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Wiring
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Stairs
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close

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Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Construction
Pavement
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Stairs
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Stairs
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Stairs
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Stairs
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Stairs
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
General
Stairs
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 3
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: 2,430 ft²
Lot area: 1,440 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1617 / 40
Assessed value: $113,460
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #814001, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.

Questions about 518 Van Buren Street

Who owns 518 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Groothuis, Neal K..

Does 518 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 66 housing violations at this property.

Is 518 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 518 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 518 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.