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38 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01795-0023Map

Owner of record: Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development Wash Dc

38 Van Buren Street is a vacant lot in Brooklyn, 11221. The owner of record is Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development Wash Dc. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on November 3, 2005. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
61
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Concern
18 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 3, 2005

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 · 61

  • B

    Replace with new the missing -cast iron handrail at cast of front entrance stoop to 1st sty apt.

    Nov 3, 2005

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass top sash kitchen, 2nd story apartment.

    Nov 3, 2005

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and wall throughout, 2nd story apartment.

    Nov 3, 2005

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

    Replace with new the missing wall fixture bath, 2nd story apartment.

    Nov 3, 2005

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

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom, 2nd story apartment.

    Nov 3, 2005

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

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the waste pipe under washbasin, 2nd story apartment.

    Nov 3, 2005

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of 60 watt, 2nd story public hall.

    Nov 3, 2005

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

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling all rooms, 2nd story apartment.

    Nov 3, 2005

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floors all rooms, 2nd story apartment.

    Nov 3, 2005

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

    Replace with new the broken or defective wall outlets all rooms, 2nd story apartment.

    Nov 3, 2005

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

    Replace with new the missing waste pipe to kitchen sink, 2nd story apartment.

    Nov 3, 2005

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

    Provide temporary seal-up ofapt/ rooms of 1st and 2nd stories at public hall

    Jun 26, 2003

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

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for full vacate # 00-03/3200

    Jun 24, 2003

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. consisting collapsing floor joist at ceiling at cellar

    Jun 6, 2003

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete and ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt bsmt

    Jun 6, 2003 · Apt BSMT

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor in the bathroom located at apt bsm

    Jun 6, 2003 · Apt BSM

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 6, 2003 · Apt 2

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 6, 2003 · Apt 2

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings and walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2003 · Apt 1

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings and walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Jun 6, 2003 · Apt BSMT

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Jun 6, 2003 · Apt BSMT

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color fire retardant material at walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 6, 2003

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

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 6, 2003

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 6, 2003

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt bsm

    Jun 6, 2003 · Apt BSM

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt bsm

    Jun 6, 2003 · Apt BSM

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt bsm

    Jun 6, 2003 · Apt BSM

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

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. stringers , treads and risers at stairs from 1st sty to 2nd sty. at public hall stairs

    Jun 6, 2003

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

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. wood stringers ,treads and risers , ballustrade at stairs from basement to 1st sty at public hall

    Jun 6, 2003

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire at ceiling basement in the bathroom located at apt 1

    May 22, 2003 · Apt 1

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 22, 2003 · Apt 1

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 22, 2003 · Apt 1

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of expose wire at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 22, 2003 · Apt 1

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

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock on door at front basement in the entrance located at apt 1

    May 22, 2003 · Apt 1

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

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the throughout at , cellar

    May 22, 2003

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of water leak at front of the , cellar

    May 22, 2003

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

    Replace with new the missing balusters at hand rail on stairs throughout at public hall

    May 22, 2003

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

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

    May 22, 2003 · Apt 1

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of water leak at main sewer line at north west , cellar

    May 22, 2003

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

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. the broken main beam and six broken joist at rear , cellar

    May 22, 2003

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of expose wire at ceiling throughout , cellar

    May 22, 2003

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster all walls and ceilings throughout at public hall

    May 22, 2003

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar joints at chimney, roof

    May 22, 2003

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of glass at skylight, roof

    May 22, 2003

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 22, 2003 · Apt 2

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 22, 2003 · Apt 2

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 22, 2003 · Apt 2

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 22, 2003 · Apt 2

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 22, 2003 · Apt 2

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 22, 2003 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Fully demolish building. grade and fence site

    Mar 6, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building

    Dec 2, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Mar 2, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39019087p issued on 3/6/20 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply w/commissioner's

    Oct 21, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed entire roof, 2nd & 1st floor completely collapsed and full of debris inside the premises. also observed rear facade wall partially collapsed and free standing. front facade includ

    Mar 6, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. hazardous defects are: (1) kitchen and bathroom floor at basement sagging (2) rotted and defective wood joist under basement kitchen ceiling, hallway walls and various location. (4

    May 23, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1 FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 1 FL

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jun 25, 2003 · Apt BLDG.

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 24, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 21, 2003 · Apt 1-A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 21, 2003 · Apt 1-A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 21, 2003 · Apt 1-A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 21, 2003 · Apt 1-A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Vacant lot (V0)
Year built
—
Floors
—
Residential units
—
Building area
—
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1795 / 23
Assessed value
$9,720
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 38 Van Buren Street

Who owns 38 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development Wash Dc.

Does 38 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 38 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.

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