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608 Van Buren Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03283-0023Map

Owner of record: Springfield Queens 101 LLC

608 Van Buren Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Springfield Queens 101 LLC. HPD has recorded 165 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2024. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
165
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
168

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 4, 2024

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 · 165

  • 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    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 28, 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.

    Nov 17, 2022

    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.

    Mar 17, 2022

    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 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story original violation 13335398 issued 10-oct-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balustrade at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wash basin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Oct 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonary treads and risers 2nd and 3rd from bottom up at building front stiars

    Oct 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective building entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 10, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulk around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 square feet at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located as to permit a person inside the dwelling unit to view any person outside entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wooden cornice at building front

    Oct 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 square feet at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story original violation 13335394 issued 10-oct-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Dec 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 23, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 23, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 23, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color soffits in the entrance located at apt 1stfl, 1st story

    Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, construction material, clothing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... in the entrance located at apt 1stfl, 1st story

    Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1stfl, 1st story

    Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing baluster (1) at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall & ceiling at public hall

    Mar 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under. application #322039799 on 1/26/22 due to applicant withdrawal.

    Jan 27, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under. application #322039799 on 1/26/22 due to applicant withdrawal.

    Jan 27, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 27, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 15, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 23, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Erect approximately 28 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exposure#1 (van buren street) covering the entire front yard including catchalls to provide protection to adjacent properties & to safeguard the public

    Mar 24, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 19, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit: remedy: stop all work if feasible obtain all permits to legalize space or return to prior legal condition contact dob for reinspection

    Jun 28, 2011

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39005507p issued on 07/15/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. at

    Sep 15, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#1,at roof level decorative cornice in disrepair,rotted,seperated from the bldg structure & hanging. photo taken. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wal

    Sep 15, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls &/or appurtenances. noted: at exp#1 at roof level decorative cornice in disrepair/rotted disconnecting/hanging exposing wood framing/interior to the elements. previous ecb#3557749

    Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances at the time of inspection & observed exp#1 front facade at roof lines an wooden architectural comice & corbelts cornices rotted &(damy)w/possible of collapse if

    Jun 17, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) and appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at exposure #1, wood cornice at roof level has rotted and partially detached in imminent danger of collapsing. cited above

    Mar 23, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39005507p issued on 07/15/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances at

    Oct 28, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work while on notice of stop work order. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39018549x issued on 2/28/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: com

    Oct 16, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Active stop work order issued on 06/28/11 exists on this property. observed full scale interior demolition in progress including interior partitions, plumbing pipes and electrical wiring., comply with stop work

    Feb 28, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39005507p issued on 07-15-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. @ exp#3 between 1st & 2nd fl section of siding has large bulge

    Feb 5, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At exposure 3, between 1st and 2nd floors section of siding has large bulge approximately 5' x 5' with separation of siding visible. at rear wall above basement windows siding has detached and is in jeopardy of

    Jul 15, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg noted:@2nd flr rear found 5ft section of sheathing/aluminum siding bulging.1st flr brick section approx 4ftxfft w.spalling mortar.rem:repair defects forthwith&maintain bldg.

    Jul 18, 2016 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 17, 2018 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2018 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 17, 2018 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 17, 2018 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt FLR2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 6, 2017 · Apt GRDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 6, 2017 · Apt GRDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 18, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 1, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 24, 2026$1,850,000Two family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,376 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3283 / 23
Assessed value
$110,820
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #820404, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.

Questions about 608 Van Buren Street

Who owns 608 Van Buren Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Springfield Queens 101 LLC.

Does 608 Van Buren Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 165 housing violations at this property.

Is 608 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 608 Van Buren Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 608 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.