511 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
511 Van Buren Street is a 3-unit, 3-story residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 2004 and currently owned by Rafael Morocho. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 passing but showing a pattern of rat activity in previous inspections throughout 2024 and 2023, including a rat sighting complaint in February 2024 that prompted DOHMH investigation and guidance on elimination measures.
The building has four open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 to 2024 related to the failure to file the annual bedbug report as required by HPD regulations. Other notable incidents include a power outage in January 2022 that was investigated by HPD with no violations found.
The property has generally passed rodent inspections since January 2022, with eight inspections showing either "Passed" or "Compliance" status, though there have been multiple instances of rat activity requiring attention. While some maintenance issues appear to have improved through compliance inspections, the ongoing rodent presence and open bedbug reporting violations indicate persistent pest management challenges.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 2004 |
Total area | 2913 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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