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253 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

4
DOB Complaints
1
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

98
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 98% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 253 Van Brunt Street

253 Van Brunt Street, a 4-story, 6-unit tenement built in 1925 in Red Hook, is currently facing significant maintenance issues, most notably an ongoing sewage leak reported in March 2025 (currently in progress). This follows a failed HPD inspection attempt in September 2024 regarding water supply issues.

The building has persistent violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations dating from 2021 to 2024 indicating non-compliance with HPD's annual bedbug reporting obligations. The property has a history of various construction-related and safety concerns, including several Department of Buildings (DOB) violations.

Notable incidents include a July 2024 violation regarding failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work, following a previous construction-related violation in May 2022 concerning obstructed passageways that resulted in a $3,125 penalty. The building has also faced issues with facade maintenance, evidenced by a 2021 violation for new crack formation between floors 2 and 3, and concerns about loose bricks and debris on the metal awning documented in May 2022. While some violations have been resolved, including a 2021 special operations compliance inspection that resulted in an Oath Violation, the most pressing current issue remains the sewage leak reported in March 2025, along with the continued non-compliance regarding bedbug reporting requirements.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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253 Van Brunt Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Red Hook.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1925
Total area 6300 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
1
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 253 Van Brunt St, New York, NY 11231
  • 95 Verona St, New York, NY 11231

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253 Van Brunt Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

253 Van Brunt Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More 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 253 Van Brunt 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
2024-09-302024-10-09Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 253 Van Brunt 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
2024-04-12AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2023-03-27AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2022-03-02AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2021-04-13AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 253 Van Brunt Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-27 12:45Indoor SewageSewage LeakIn ProgressDOHMH
2024-09-30 10:48PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 253 Van Brunt Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39091522023-06-12CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2024-07-26Oath Violation Served (2024-07-26)
38551022022-05-19CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2022-05-23Oath Violation Served (2022-05-23)
37989482021-05-27CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2021-06-29Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-06-30)
37979832021-05-21CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2021-06-11Oath Violation Served (2021-06-11)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 253 Van Brunt Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 253 Van Brunt Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 253 Van Brunt 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

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 253 Van Brunt Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 253 Van Brunt 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

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 253 Van Brunt Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

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

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 253 Van Brunt Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-07-2639119976NDDG 253 VB LLCFAILURE TO CONDUCT OR FILE A FINAL INSPECTION OF PERMITTED WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT : AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED JOB NOT SIGNED OFF AS PER DOB REQUIREMENT FOR PERMIT. JOB # 321058644-01-EW-OT EXPIRED ON 01/RESOLVE0.00.0
2022-05-2339062666NDDG 253 VB LLCFAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED PASSAGEWAY : OBSERVED AT REAR OF BUILDING/REAR YARD PASSAGEWAY EXIT UNDER THE FIRE ESCAPE/REAR DOOR FOR FIRST DOOR AND GROUND AT LANDING IS OBSTRUCTED BY VARIOUS GARBAGE DEBRIS/CRESOLVE3125.00.0
2022-05-2339062667PDDG 253 VB LLCOBSERVED (ON VERONA ST) LOOSE BRICKS/MORTAR AND LOOSE DEBRIS REMAIN ON METAL AWNING WHICH IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF FALLING ONTO PUBLIC SIDEWALK. WITH EVIDENCE OF PARTICLES ON THE GROUND FROM PREVIOUS WORK DONERESOLVE3125.00.0
2021-06-1139042662HDDG 253 VB LLCNEW CRACK FORMING ON FACADE EXP3 SIDE FROM FLOORS 2 TO 3 BETWEEN STUCCO AND BRICK., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACERESOLVE1562.00.0

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 253 Van Brunt 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

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 253 Van Brunt 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

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 253 Van Brunt 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 253 Van Brunt 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 253 Van Brunt Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 253 Van Brunt Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 253 Van Brunt Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 253 Van Brunt Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 253 Van Brunt 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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