144 Van Buren Street
Staten Island, NY 10301BBL 5-00067-0074Map
Owner of record: Thomas, Tracy
144 Van Buren Street is a two-family home built in 1935 in Staten Island, 10301. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Thomas, Tracy. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 32
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 · 51
- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by the method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 26, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door at west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash 1st window from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
Show 40 more ↓
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated locking device at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door . in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 5, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Aug 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from north at east, the kitchen , the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 18 sq .ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 10, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 10, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 10, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative gas-stove in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 10, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at ceramic tiles walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 10, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 10, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ( toilet ) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 10, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Apr 10, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water-closet, washbasin, and bathtub in the attic
Apr 10, 2007
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 10, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operative lock installed at entrance door to building at public hall
Apr 2, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at ceramic tiles around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2fl
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ( toilet ) in the bathroom located at apt 2fl
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl
Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls at public hall
Apr 2, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 2, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to bldg located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 21, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 21, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Show 22 more ↓
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Apr 10, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 20, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,933 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,300 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-1
- Community board
- 501
- Council district
- 49
- Block / lot
- 67 / 74
- Assessed value
- $44,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #17617, last renewed Dec 6, 2023.
Questions about 144 Van Buren Street
Who owns 144 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Thomas, Tracy.
Does 144 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 144 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 144 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 144 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.