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78 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01795-0043Map

Owner of record: Van Buren Park 3-89 LLC

78 Van Buren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Van Buren Park 3-89 LLC. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 30 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
1 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

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 · 42

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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 12, 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.

    Mar 27, 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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 13, 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    May 27, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc 2 sty public hall.

    Mar 21, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Mar 21, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 1 sty public hall at rear.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code aw provide adequate lighting at rear yard 40 watts minimum required.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 wood studs & wall panel erected cellar from play room.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Nov 22, 1989

    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 missing.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 178, 217 m/d law make effective the light and ventilation of skylight by removing from beneath same the domelight located in ceiling 2 sty public hall at skylight.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 sty public hall.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 1 & 2 sty public halls.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls 2 sty public hall.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling public hall at basement sty front.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster cellar clg front.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling boiler room cellar.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar thru out.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires cellar front at meters.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood doors & household items cellar thru out.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose bannisters from basement sty to 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass door panel at entrance street to vestibule.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of spalling brownstone all stys bldg front.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective iron fence at lot line of bldg front.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortar & brick cheeks at stoop east side of bldg front.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 wood partitions creating room from basement sty apt extending out to rear yard.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items basement sty & 1 sty pub hall.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing 1 sty vestibule pub hall.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination pub hall all stys.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts or equivalent illumination at vestibule.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the acmumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear fire escape.

    Nov 22, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 27, 2011 · 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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,610 ft²
Lot area
1,480 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1795 / 43
Assessed value
$141,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #361025, last renewed Apr 24, 2026.

Questions about 78 Van Buren Street

Who owns 78 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Van Buren Park 3-89 LLC.

Does 78 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 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 78 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 Van Buren Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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