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548 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01618-0013Map

Owner of record: Troy Ferguson

548 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 Troy Ferguson. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 5 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
17

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 · 30

  • 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

    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 20, 2025

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the north and south entrance to the apt. located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at .. at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the north and south entrance to the apt. located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 25, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the north and south entrance to the apt. located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening sliding bolt arrange to be padlocked at apartment entrance door in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed on security door from front yard to vestibule

    Jun 12, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt with eyelet installed at front entrance door located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , ceiling, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder keyed operated lock on metal gate at bldg entrance , 1st story

    Mar 7, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on security gate at street entrance , 1st story

    Feb 26, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apartments have been issued a commissioner's order and occupants are in need of relocation services. apartments cannot be re-occupied unitl the commissioner's order is revoked after hpd inspection of apartments. commissioners order # 08/0021 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story

    Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 15, 2003 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    May 23, 1997

    V%-dob violation

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,21b,19b,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e: 50a-no back flow preventor on feed water line 50b-no check valve on feed water line. 50c-flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney. 50d- no emergence fuel cut of (sutou) of store

    Mar 29, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without valid certificate of occupancy alteration number 300836255 remedy obtain a valid certificate of occupancy forthwith or discontinue illegal occupancy

    Oct 5, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Mold

    Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Apr 30, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 30, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 30, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 27, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 27, 2008 · 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
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 / 13
Assessed value
$91,260
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #364335, last renewed Apr 30, 2026.

Questions about 548 Van Buren Street

Who owns 548 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Troy Ferguson.

Does 548 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 548 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 548 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 548 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.