589 Van Buren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03273-0059Map
Owner of record: Wong, Eric
589 Van Buren Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wong, Eric. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2024. 1 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 13
- 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jan 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures cooking range 2nd sty. apt.
Oct 10, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and wall, 2nd story
Oct 10, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood siding and asphalt shinges, rear exterior wall all stories.
Oct 10, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood steps, basement public hall to cellar.
Oct 10, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible kitchen , basement
Mar 19, 2002
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Mar 19, 2002
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit; remedy; obtain all necessary permits if feasible or restore property to it;s prior legal condition
Jul 9, 2009
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. note: having blocked up existing entrance door under stairs at left side front of bldg. new door opening cut and created in location of exising window at 1st flr front of bldg. remedy: obtain
Aug 16, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: at front of premises, curb cut/dropcurb installed approx 8'-0"wide. blue chevy mini van parked in front yard. remedy: discontinue illegal parking, obtain all necessary permit
Nov 3, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,040 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3273 / 59
- Assessed value
- $90,480
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #816429, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.
Questions about 589 Van Buren Street
Who owns 589 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wong, Eric.
Does 589 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 589 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 589 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 589 Van Buren Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.