121 Van Buren Street
Staten Island, NY 10301BBL 5-00067-0150Map
Owner of record: Gr Island Acquisition LLC
121 Van Buren Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Staten Island, 10301. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Gr Island Acquisition LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on March 18, 2022. 12 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 48
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 · 22
- 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 18, 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.
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 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt fl1, 1st story, section ''bldg#121''
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt FL1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt fl1, 1st story, section ''bldg#121''
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt FL1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet '' toilet-bowl '' in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, section ''bldg#121''
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet '' toilet-bowl'' in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, section ''bldg#121''
Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
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- IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for basement vacate # 124385
Aug 7, 2015
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal up in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections shower, water closet and washbasin ( bldg 121 ) in the entire apartment located at apt bas
Jun 11, 2015 · Apt BAS
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at door in the entrance located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door to apt 123 bldg located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cyclinder key lock entrance door to bldg 123 bldg at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line pipe drain under sink 123 bldg in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet door's and draw's in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of door from kitchen to public hall rear nail shut 123 bldg in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt A
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 a, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective pilot light at oven 123 bldg in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story
Oct 4, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cabinet's and draw's 123 bldg in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story
Oct 4, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 23, 2016
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted: in a cellar of two family dwelling partition wall ereccted and created three edroom along with one living room, exceeded three pc bath to create additional living space in cellar w/o ob
Jul 10, 2015 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records rooms created @ basement used for living,full bathroom w/ water closet,wash basin& stall shower present.rooms located @ basement of bldg#121 inadequate
Jun 11, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Feb 16, 2023 · Apt PVT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 24, 2015 · Apt PH
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2015 · Apt PH
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 24, 2015 · Apt PH
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2015 · Apt FL1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 23, 2015 · Apt 121
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt HOUSE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt HOUSE
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt HOUSE
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 7, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 7, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 1, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2008 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2008 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 22, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 22, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2008 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Locks
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt A
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt A
Close - General
Doors
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt A
Close - General
Locks
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 1, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,964 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,018 ft²
- Zoning
- M3-1
- Community board
- 501
- Council district
- 49
- Block / lot
- 67 / 150
- Assessed value
- $44,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #14236, last renewed Oct 23, 2025.
Questions about 121 Van Buren Street
Who owns 121 Van Buren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gr Island Acquisition LLC.
Does 121 Van Buren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 121 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 121 Van Buren Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 121 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.