544 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01618-0011Map
Owner of record: Muhammad, Yusuf
544 Van Buren Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Muhammad, Yusuf. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2024. 6 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 37
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 · 7
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling west wall 3 sty apt 3 north room roache 4431308 er1. located at apt 3
Oct 1, 1994 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling center room 3 sty apt 3 er1. located at apt 3
Oct 1, 1994 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint sills north room 3 sty apt 3 er1. located at apt 3
Oct 1, 1994 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint door frames north center room er1.
Oct 1, 1994
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window frames ceiling and north wall northeast room 3 sty apt 3 roach 443 1308 er1. located at apt 3
Aug 22, 1994 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint door frames and west wall 2nd room from front 3 sty apt 3 er1. located at apt 3
Aug 22, 1994 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Aug 28, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt ALL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 16, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 12, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 10, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 6, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 6, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 4, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 4, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jan 5, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Doors
Jan 5, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,850 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1618 / 11
- Assessed value
- $71,520
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824880, last renewed Nov 10, 2025.
Questions about 544 Van Buren Street
Who owns 544 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Muhammad, Yusuf.
Does 544 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 544 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 544 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 544 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.