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117 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01792-0064Map

Owner of record: Ecdo Citywide Preservation Housing Devel Opment

117 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ecdo Citywide Preservation Housing Devel Opment. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
273

What to know

Concern
4 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
12
About 100% of the building's 12 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 · 60

  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 3, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 3, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Apr 26, 2025

    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

    Apr 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide recycling garbag3 cans . building has three garbage cans and no recycling cans

    Jan 23, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

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

    Dec 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room, 1st story

    Nov 25, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of furniture blocking fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 2B

    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

    Jan 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface with grouted joints of visible mold at north,east,west walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on entrance door at room with fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sliding bolt with eye arranged for padlock at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ..air conditioner unit protruding beyond window sill at 3rd story balcony at 1st fire escape from east at south

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of protruding air conditioner at 3rd and 4th story balcony, south stack at building front

    Dec 30, 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.

    Nov 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 4A

    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 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jun 27, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jun 27, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Feb 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer system in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 30, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock on entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 30, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 30, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 30, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear at fire escape

    Oct 8, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 2, 2003 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods .. yard at north

    Jun 20, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom from street to in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 20, 2001 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roachesd 1 sty east apt 1a , section '' ''

    Oct 21, 1999 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Mar 2, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Observed one gas fired slant fin model ggt 600 600000 btu hot water boiler. ceased use due to hazardous condition. pipe is leaking boiler water. do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immediat

    Apr 29, 2025

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. noted: vertical cracks in east interior brick wall at various locations throughout all floors of the public staircase. remedy: make all repairs to the satisfaction of this departme

    Sep 20, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 1, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 31, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 22, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 25, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    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
12
Building area
11,600 ft²
Lot area
3,333 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1792 / 64
Assessed value
$635,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #355281, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.

Questions about 117 Van Buren Street

Who owns 117 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ecdo Citywide Preservation Housing Devel Opment.

Does 117 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 117 Van Buren Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 117 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 117 Van Buren Street?

It has 12 residential units.

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