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31 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01791-0072Map

Owner of record: Wazobia House Housing Development Fund C Orporation

31 Van Buren Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2008 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 42 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Wazobia House Housing Development Fund C Orporation. HPD has recorded 197 housing violations here, most recently on July 27, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 42 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
197
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
268

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 27, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
42
About 100% of the building's 42 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 197

  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 109, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 109

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at stairway a at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchenette located at apt 306, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 306

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

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all receptacles and all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 306, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 306

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

    Replace with standard wire glass the present glass stairway b at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at stairway a at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 106, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 106

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 306, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 306

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 310, 3rd story, 5th apartment from west at north

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 310

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 103, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 103

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at stairway a at public hall, 3rd story

    May 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing at community kitchen

    May 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor in the kitchenette located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 102

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 102

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 102

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 103, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 103

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

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures to all receptacles and all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 109, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 109

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

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor in the entire apartment located at apt 206, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 206

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

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all receptacles nad all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 206, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 206

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 302, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 302

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 308, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 308

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

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all receptacles and all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 309, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 309

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 101

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 102

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 109, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 109

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink and upper cabinet at east wall in the kitchenette located at apt 109, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 109

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 109, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 109

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 103, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 103

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Mar 14, 2026

    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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly in the entrance located at apt 305, 3rd story, 5th apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 305

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 305, 3rd story, 5th apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 305

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 101

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 110, 1st story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 110

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 502, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 502

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hvac inverter unit at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 301, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 301

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 206, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 206

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 302, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 302

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 302, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 302

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 202, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 202

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... aprox 3 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 202, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 202

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at garbage hopper at 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th story at public hall

    Aug 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 311, 3rd story, 6th apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 311

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... aprox 3 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 202, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 16218075 issued 29-aug-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 202

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective compactor hopper latch .... at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hopper door latch at 1st,2nd and 4th stry at public hall

    Jun 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 18

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 28, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 9, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 16, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work failure to adequately support adjoining ground and structures affected by excavation noted: work on going under permit # 302163450 for excavation and foundation work entire length of foundati on wall (brick) of east adj property (4 van buren st)is bulging up remedy: stop all work except to shore and backfill at n/e shear area

    Mar 10, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work does not conform to approved plans non conforming for job #302163 450 app 4/24/07 noted: concrete anchor block not provided for existing rakers erected on site rakers and connection not welded or attached as per plan section of shoring work observed located at rear northeast remedy: stop all work except to safeguard site/provide and conform to

    Dec 27, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    The only elevator in building (or section of building) out of service. upon inspection, the device is found to be out-of-service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02. remedy: restore to service imm

    Jul 8, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain. note at the front entry the handrail for ramp has been dislodged and collapsed onto the pavement below making the ramp unsafe to occupy., maintain exterior building wall

    Aug 14, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Repair in-car emergency phone., provide door lock monitor code data plate on the controller ( if door lock monitor has not been installed, than install door lock monitor and provide certificate of compliance )

    Sep 1, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    02x10,61g11,42g11,48m07,13x10,13l10,71x10,17h11,14m07,42x10. 02x-inaudible; 61,42g-unreadable fuses; 48m-pressure test info; 13x-as per; 13j-adjust ac breaker switch; 17h-where needed; 14m-provide; 42x-door

    Dec 21, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    67-x-10:phone in elevator is not working.

    Dec 16, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Stop all work: failure to adequately support adjoining ground & structures affected by excavation. noted: work ongoing under permit #302163450 for excavation and foundation work. brick foundation wall of east

    Mar 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Stop all work. failure to conform to approved plans. noted: work ongoing under permit #302163450 for excavation and foundation work. shoringnot placed entirely along east property & not aligned as per approved

    Mar 10, 2008 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Stop all work. no guard rails noted: partial foundations (60%) have been poured @ west south and north apprx 10' high drop into open cellar exposed vertical rebar @ lower elevations. no guardrails protecting

    Mar 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 301

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 301

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 502

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 306

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 301

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 105

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 105

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 105

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 105

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 203

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 105

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 105

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 105

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 203

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 502

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 305

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 201

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 502

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 301

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 106

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 111

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 111

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 111

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 504

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 504

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 504

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 404

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt WHOLEB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 201

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
2008
Floors
5
Residential units
42
Building area
4,479 ft²
Lot area
1,850 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1791 / 72
Assessed value
$408,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #382608, last renewed Feb 12, 2026.

Questions about 31 Van Buren Street

Who owns 31 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wazobia House Housing Development Fund C Orporation.

Does 31 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 197 housing violations at this property.

Is 31 Van Buren Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 42 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 31 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 2008 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 31 Van Buren Street?

It has 42 residential units.

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