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
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 · 48
- 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 - 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
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.
Nov 27, 2024
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 12, 2024
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.
Nov 21, 2023
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 27, 2023
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.
Nov 10, 2022
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.
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.
Mar 2, 2022
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
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- 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.
Oct 31, 2019
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 22, 2018
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.
Nov 30, 2017
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.
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 - 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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked
Feb 15, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar front west.
Feb 9, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar front.
Feb 9, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing iron newel post front entrance to bldg.
Feb 9, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty vestibule.
Feb 9, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle cover inoperable from inside er1.
Feb 22, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at kitchen 1 sty apt.
May 10, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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.