158 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01796-0043Map
Owner of record: 158 Brooklyn LLC
158 Van Buren Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 158 Brooklyn LLC. HPD has recorded 79 housing violations here, most recently on April 5, 2010. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 79
- DOB violations
- 40
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 43
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 79
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Apr 5, 2010
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical switch north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower window sash counter balances in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective latch at fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower window sash glass pane in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling throughout 3rd story apt. 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items, 3rd story public hall to scuttle closet.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of doors etc. 1st story public hall.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling north west room, 3rd story apartment 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane south east lower sash south east room, 3rd story apartment 2
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall and ceiling southeast room & east center room, 3rd story apartment 2
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor bathroom 3rd story apartment 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective east wall outlet south/east room, 3rd story apt. 2
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass oven door gas range, 3rd story apt. 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak evidence of damp ceilings, 3rd story southeast apt. 2, through out.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lower sash west window north east room, 3rd story apartment 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color 3rd story public hall, walls and ceiling.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the waste drain kitchen sink, 3rd story apt.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster walls & ceiling 3rd story public hall.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items 3rd story public hall.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective repair window sashes and frame, 3rd story south east apt. through out.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator all room, 3rd story southeast apt. 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass window of kiitchen cabinet, 3rd story southeast apt. 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets 3rd story south east apt. 2, wash basin bathroom.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches and mice excreta, 3rd story southeast apt. 2, kitchen.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters all stories public hall.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knobs gas range kitchen, 3rd story apt. 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches throughout, 3rd story apt . 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture and switch wall bathroom, 3rd story apt. 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture ceiling private hall, 3rd story apt. 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective skylight done light bathroom, 3rd story apt. 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches kitchen southeast room, 3rd story apartment 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective oven and oven door to gas range kitchen, 3rd story apartment 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lock to rear entrance door to 3rd story apartment 2.
Nov 14, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective oven door make operable kitchen range, 3rd story southeast apt. 2.
Nov 10, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing window glass, 3rd story south east apt. 2, lower sash southeast room.
Nov 10, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceilings 3rd story south east apt. 2 through out.
Nov 10, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of leak out of valve, 3rd story southeast apt. 2, kitchen at sink.
Nov 10, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters all stories public hall stairs.
Nov 10, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell entrance door to 3rd story apt. 2.
Nov 10, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose unhinged entrance door, 3rd story apartment 2.
Nov 10, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 40
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
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- 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 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
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 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 7, 2000
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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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
Aug 29, 1995
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
Jun 1, 1994
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
Aug 16, 1993
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 - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. exhaust discharge must be no closer than 10 feet from bldg opening as per mc 50102 & rs 13-1 sec. 2-2.1.4. at time of inspection exhaust vent for the grill at
Aug 27, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: in that large metal antenna. had been constructed and installed on top of roof all work done w/o approvals &permits approx size 38' in height.remedy: obtain approvals and permits
Sep 3, 2010 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted having installed steel plate sheetingthroughout 1st story partition wall that seperated commercial space from the public hallway (2)having enclosed the interior public stairs
Oct 4, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain: noted: five floor beams at cellar level rear westlocation are rotten and unsupported causing sagging in 1st story bathroom floor. (2) the risers and treads for interior stairs leading to
Oct 4, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain hazardous: noted at rear west side down spout is defective water is draining into adjacent property yard 156 van buren st causing damage to rear rm and cellar.remedy:maintain draining system
Aug 11, 2004 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Apr 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 3, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Close
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- General
Windows
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Fire-escape
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 20, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 20, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 20, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 13, 2004 · Apt CELL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 4,560 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,920 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1796 / 43
- Assessed value
- $465,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #825387, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.
Questions about 158 Van Buren Street
Who owns 158 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 158 Brooklyn LLC.
Does 158 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 79 housing violations at this property.
Is 158 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 158 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 158 Van Buren Street?
It has 2 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.