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15 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01791-0079Map

Owner of record: Ibex Park 15 LLC

15 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ibex Park 15 LLC. HPD has recorded 101 housing violations here, most recently on February 5, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
101
DOB violations
32
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
172

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 5, 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 · 101

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pot and house hold items at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Feb 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall at immediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the south wall at immediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall immediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, bicycle, cardboard boxes, and clothes at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall tile at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 3A

    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 27, 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.

    Apr 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 1B

    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 30, 2023

    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 10, 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    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.

    Mar 8, 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 19, 2021

    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.

    Apr 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at building entrance door. , 1st story

    Mar 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    Mar 23, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd and 3rd story balconies at south stack, building front

    Mar 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Mar 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots, 4th story balcony, stack at building front

    Nov 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 28, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jun 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at vent stack with missing section inside the closet in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 28, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .... at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 28, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of over grown tree obstructing egress from fire-escape at 2nd story balcony at building front

    Jun 28, 2020

    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 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 consisting of drop ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Sep 14, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar at cellar

    Sep 14, 2018

    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.

    Dec 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Aug 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods front of building

    Aug 26, 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 19, 2015

    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.

    Mar 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 17, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 17, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 32

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2 foralt #300198006-01-al. all work was completed bldg is occupied w/o a valid c/o. remedy:obtain a valid c/o &/or discontinue illegal occupancy

    Mar 10, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. several cracks approx1/4" to 3/8" running through the facade at front rear and sides. at front brick missing pointing. at roof, parapet walls have several cracks

    Jul 15, 2009 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    32a,34b,15.36 50a-no emergence fuel cut off switch out of boiler room door 50b-boiler room door not fire proof 50c-sealed flue pipe to boiler room wall. 50d- pipe hot water relief valve discharge down no thread

    Jun 26, 2009 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Class - 3

    15,32a,36,50a,50b 50a-no emergence fuel cut off switch out side of boiler room fire door 50b- exposed wood beams in boiler room 50c- no mixing valve.

    Jun 26, 2009 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    B4b,36,32a,32b,4a,19b,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g.50a-holes in boiler room walls &ceiling.50b-boiler room fire door missing.50c-no mixing valve.50d-no emergence fuel cut off switch out stove of boiler room door.50e-pipe ba

    May 2, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 26, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 21, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 24, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 11, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 19, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 19, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 19, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 19, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Aug 19, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 22, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2015 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 13, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 3, 2014 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 18, 2013 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 30, 2013 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 30, 2013 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 2A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
7,096 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1791 / 79
Assessed value
$764,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #331548, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.

Questions about 15 Van Buren Street

Who owns 15 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ibex Park 15 LLC.

Does 15 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 101 housing violations at this property.

Is 15 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 15 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 15 Van Buren Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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