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53 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01791-0061Map

Owner of record: Van Buren Group INC

53 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2005 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Van Buren Group INC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 17 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 8, 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 · 17

  • 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 8, 2026

    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 20, 2025

    Open — Info 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 13, 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 17, 2024

    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 21, 2023

    Open — Info 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 31, 2023

    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 10, 2022

    Open — Info 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 9, 2022

    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.

    Apr 19, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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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 4, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 26, 2018

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 8, 2017

    Open — Info 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 28, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 20, 2015

    Open — Info 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 4, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system na to boiler room because of 4'' stagnant sewage backup throughout cellar

    Dec 18, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain.note:wood fence section @ left side of property has become dislodged w/o adequate support,leaning on property yard.rem:maintain/repair defect.

    Nov 27, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district.note:dead storage of black volvo w/o plates in front yard.rem:conform to parking regulations-remove vehicle.

    Nov 27, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to protect roofs, roof outlets or skylights of adjoining property during construction operations. noted: the roof at 55 van buren street sustain major damage and has accumulated construction debris caus

    Oct 13, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Job site fence defective. noted: section of construction fence leaningtoward sidewalk, parts broken or missing next to adjacent property. remedy: repair and/or replace fence.

    Oct 13, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 13, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 13, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 13, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 13, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    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
2005
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,120 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1791 / 61
Assessed value
$95,340
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 53 Van Buren Street

Who owns 53 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Van Buren Group INC.

Does 53 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 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 53 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 2005 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 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.