205 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The 3-story brownstone at 205 Van Buren Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1899 and currently owned by Jose Del Rey Checa, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Between 2021 and 2022, the property had multiple documented service requests and housing maintenance code complaints related to electrical and plumbing problems, including lighting issues and a slow water leak, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions.
An ongoing concern has been the building's bedbug reporting compliance; from 2021 through 2024, the property received multiple violation notices for not filing the required annual bedbug report, though the most recent filing for the period 2023-2024 indicates no infested units. Rodent control has emerged as a significant challenge for the building, particularly in 2024, with multiple inspections showing rat activity in June and August of that year, followed by bait applications.
The building has received five consecutive "Passed" results from rat inspections between December 2023 and November 2024, suggesting the most recent efforts have been effective. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of complaints and violations, with water and electrical issues recurring between 2019 and 2022, though these issues appear to have been resolved or subsided in recent years. The building's records provide a mixed picture of recent maintenance, with some historical compliance issues being addressed while new challenges emerged, particularly regarding pest management.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 3540 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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