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520 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01617-0041Map

Owner of record: Melo Santa J

520 Van Buren Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1908 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Melo Santa J. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 11 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 19

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 27, 2024

    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.

    Apr 12, 2024

    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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Mar 2, 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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
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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.

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 17, 2002

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire at ceiling light fixture at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 17, 2002

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Aug 9, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar thru out

    Aug 9, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling boiler room cellar

    Aug 9, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty public hall to cellar top

    Aug 9, 1990

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 8

  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Oct 20, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner: upon inspection of a 3-story building facade observed at expo. # 1 and 4 at 3rd and 2nd fl. level window air conditioning installed without a/c supporting

    Dec 1, 2023 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work noted a permit noted partitions erected water gas lines and electrical wires installed to create a class a apt w/ 3pc btrm ktcn w/ gas stove and 1 bedroom w/o a permit at south side exp#2 of bldg 1st fl re

    Oct 29, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of occupancy noted at 1st fl of bldg south side exp#2 a class a apt is created and occupied contrary to co#100580 dated 4/4/1941 rem: discontinue illegal use and or am

    Oct 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Hazardous

    4a/24b/19b/36. 4a-hazardous. 24b-outside the boiler room

    May 31, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    4a/2b/19b/36. 4a-hazardous. 24b-outside the boiler room

    May 31, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    4a/24b/19b/36. 4a-hazardous. 24b-outside the boiler room

    May 31, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1908
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,960 ft²
Lot area
1,760 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1617 / 41
Assessed value
$242,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #364076, last renewed Oct 27, 2025.

Questions about 520 Van Buren Street

Who owns 520 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melo Santa J.

Does 520 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 520 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 520 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1908 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 520 Van Buren Street?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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