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542 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01618-0010Map

Owner of record: Nerlande Maurice

542 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Nerlande Maurice. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 32 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 48

  • 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

    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 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

    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 21, 2023

    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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    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 10, 2022

    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.

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 31, 2019

    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
  • 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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked

    Feb 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceilings thru out cellar.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electric light bulb ceiling of vestibule 1 sty front.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 50 watt light bulb front entrance to bldg.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar front west.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 1 sty east apt 1a. , section '' ''

    Feb 9, 1990 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood tread 1st up 2nd sty public hall stair.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Feb 9, 1990 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling around skylight recess at 3 sty public hall

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board wall cockloft scuttle closet 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar front.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wall switch 3 sty apt 3 northwest room. located at apt 3

    Feb 9, 1990 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room entrance cellar rear.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing iron newel post front entrance to bldg.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys pub hall.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty vestibule.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of scuttle closet 3 sty pub hall.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle cover inoperable from inside er1.

    Feb 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty apt.

    Feb 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty apt 1 bathroom. located at apt 1

    Feb 22, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty apt 1 brown. located at apt 1

    Feb 22, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling 1 sty apt 1 bathroom. located at apt 1

    Feb 22, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Feb 22, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at kitchen 1 sty apt.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar at rear.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar thru out.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar rear.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    May 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 4, 2006

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 5, 2012 · Apt 2NFL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,850 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1618 / 10
Assessed value
$91,380
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #301914, last renewed Jul 17, 2025.

Questions about 542 Van Buren Street

Who owns 542 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nerlande Maurice.

Does 542 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 542 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 542 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542 Van Buren Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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