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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 60
- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Apr 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Apr 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Provide recycling garbag3 cans . building has three garbage cans and no recycling cans
Jan 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Dec 5, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room, 1st story
Nov 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Feb 16, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front areaway
Nov 12, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.