483 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, 16-unit tenement building at 483 Van Buren Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Juan Ramos, has experienced significant plumbing and maintenance issues in recent months. Between April and July 2025, multiple plumbing problems were documented, including issues with water supply, sinks, bathtubs/showers, and water leaks, with several violations issued by HPD. The building currently has open violations from late 2024 related to self-closing doors at fire exits, and safety equipment deficiencies in apartment A3, including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as water leak problems in both A3 and A2.

Structural concerns have been noted, particularly with flooring/steps and garbage storage areas, though some complaints were closed after inspections found no violations. A worrying pattern of rodent activity was observed in 2024-2025, with multiple inspections indicating rat presence and requiring bait application, though a July 2025 inspection passed. The building's maintenance history shows some recurring patterns of accessibility issues, with several HPD inspection attempts in 2025 being unsuccessful due to lack of access.

There were previous concerns about egress in 2020, resulting in legal action regarding a locked fire escape door. Notable historical complaints include a building shaking incident in 2021, though access was not granted for inspection. The property has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations reported in the past six years, though there was a failure to file an annual boiler inspection report noted in 2019. While some health and safety concerns have been addressed through violations and repairs, the frequency of recent plumbing and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep.