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1604 Van Buren Street, Bronx, NY 10460

7
DOB Complaints
10
311 Housing Calls
19
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

92
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 92% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1604 Van Buren Street

1604 Van Buren Street is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building located in the Van Nest neighborhood, owned by Albert Gjonbalaj and constructed in 1901. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years.

Most notably, in March 2024, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water problems, as well as cooking gas issues, though inspections were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The building has faced ongoing concerns about illegal modifications, with current Department of Buildings violations citing unauthorized alterations including the removal of the building-wide boiler and hot water tank system, installation of individual systems for each apartment, and other unauthorized changes to exterior bricks creating an area way to the basement.

The building's front yard has documented rodent activity, with inspections in 2023-2024 showing consistent rat presence, and there are multiple open violations regarding improper plumbing and drainage connections. While the building has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations in recent years (2020-2025), various maintenance issues have persisted, including plumbing problems, water leaks, and door/window maintenance needs. The property has a complex history of complaints and violations, with many resolutions pending or having been temporarily closed pending further inspection, particularly regarding concerns about an allegedly unauthorized basement apartment and associated plumbing modifications.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1604 Van Buren Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Van Nest.

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1901
Total area 1672 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
19
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
10
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1604 Van Buren St, New York, NY 10460
  • 1604 Garage Van Buren St, New York, NY 10460

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1604 Van Buren Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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1604 Van Buren Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 1604 Van Buren Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-03-202024-05-08Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-202024-05-08Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-202024-05-08General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-192024-05-08General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-192024-05-08Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1604 Van Buren Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-05-03ACloseNoneNone§ 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER (MISSING SHOE) SECURE WITH NUTS AND BOLTS AT NORTH FIRE ESCAPE2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-03ACloseNoneNone§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION CINDER BLOCK STRUCTURE ERECTED APPROX. 10FT L X 6FT W X 5FT H AT BUILDING REAR EAST YARD CREATING BOILER ROOM ENCLOSURE (NO DOB FILING)2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-03ACloseNoneNone§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION REMOVAL OF BUILDING WIDE BOILER & HOT WATER TANK THEN INSTALLING (3) INDIVIDUAL BOILERS & (3) HOT WATER TANKS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL APARTMENT.( NO DOB FILING )2024-08-23T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-03COpenNoneNoneHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS CONSISTING OF RATS AT FRONT OF BUILDING WEST YARDNone
2024-05-03COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF § 27-2087 DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL, PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS BEHIND WALLS, UNDER FLOOR AT CREATED KITCHEN, BATHROOM IN ILLEGAL BASEMENT APTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1604 Van Buren Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-03-20 16:14HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-03-20 16:14GENERALCOOKING GASClosedHPD
2024-03-20 16:14HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-03-19 17:11GENERALCOOKING GASClosedHPD
2024-03-19 17:11HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1604 Van Buren Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
23915532024-05-08CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-06-20Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-06-20)
23915542024-05-08CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-06-20Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-06-20)
23912852024-05-03CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-06-20Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-06-20)
23564512022-11-28CLOSEDFence – NONE/Inadequate/Illegal2022-12-05Complaint Referred To Department Of Transportation (dot) (2022-12-06)
23349452022-04-25CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2022-10-24Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-10-24)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1604 Van Buren Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-06-28V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDAT TIME OF INSPECTION , UNABLE TO VERIFY PLUMBING WORK UNDER JOB # X00499026 DUE TO UNRESPONSIVE OBJECTIONS 0% WORK DONE.SWO LIFT FOR PLUMBING ONLY. ALL WORK BEING DONE ON PERMIT # X006036262021-11-17
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 1604 Van Buren Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-01-140002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-110002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-09-080002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-07-140002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1604 Van Buren Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-11-15BAITBait applied
2024-05-09BAITBait applied
2023-11-16ComplianceRat Activity
2023-09-18InitialRat Activity
2022-12-12InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1604 Van Buren Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

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Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1604 Van Buren Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-05-0335483480P1604 VAN BUREN STREET, LLOCCUPANCY IN CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C/O AND/OR DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING RECORD. ILLEGALLY CREATED ROOMS AT BASEMENT. ILLEGAL 3 BEDROOM CLASS "A" APT. THIS IS A LEGAL 2 STORY 3 FAMILY MULTIPLE DWELLING WITH AACTIVE12500.012500.0
2022-04-2035484106J1604 VAN BUREN ST. LLCOCCUPANCY IN CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWS BY C/O AND/OR BUILDING DEPT OF RECORD. ILLEGAL APT CREATED AT BASEMENT W/ FULL BATHROOM AND KITCHEN-NO 2ND MEANS OF EGRESS PRESENT. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE THE ILLEGAL USEACTIVE2500.02500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1604 Van Buren Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 1604 Van Buren Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 1604 Van Buren Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 1604 Van Buren Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1604 Van Buren Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1604 Van Buren Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1604 Van Buren Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1604 Van Buren Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1604 Van Buren Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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