479 Van Buren Street
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 156 recorded HPD violations, above the Bedford-Stuyvesant average of 13.5.
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How 479 Van Buren Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 7141 buildings in this neighborhood, 286 have a higher predicted risk.
violations
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What's in the 479 Van Buren Street report
| Total units | 20 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 4 |
| Year built | 1931 |
| Gross area | 15,072 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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479 Van Buren Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | C | Original | § 27-2033 Adm Code Provide Ready Access To Buildings Heating System Door Locked At Boiler Room | Nov Sent Out |
| 12/23/2024 | C | Original | § 27-2029 Adm Code Provide An Adequate Supply Of Heat For The Apartment In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 21, 4Th Story, 2Nd Apartment From West At North | Nov Sent Out |
| 09/29/2024 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color At Ceiling And North Wall In The Bathroom Located At Apt 10, 2Nd Story, 2Nd Apartment From West At North | Nov Sent Out |
| 09/29/2024 | B | Original | § 27-2026, 2027 Hmc: Properly Repair The Source And Abate The Evidence Of A Water Leak At Ceiling And North Wall In The Bathroom Located At Apt 10, 2Nd Story, 2Nd Apartment From West At North | Nov Sent Out |
| 06/14/2023 | B | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Approx 12 Sq Ft At Ceiling In The Bathroom Located At Apt 1, 1St Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Defect Letter Issued |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2025 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 12/23/2024 | Plumbing – Water Supply | Emergency | Close | 8 |
| 12/23/2024 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 8 |
| 12/23/2024 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | 8 |
| 12/23/2024 | Plumbing – Water Supply | Immediate Emergency | Close | 8 |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2025 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 12/24/2024 | Plumbing | Water Supply | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 12/24/2024 | Heat/Hot Water | Apartment Only | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 12/23/2024 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 12/23/2024 | Plumbing | Water Supply | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2026 | 3A64099 | Closed | 7J | 05/28/2026 |
| 12/30/2025 | 3A43299 | Closed | 7R | 01/08/2026 |
| 09/26/2025 | 3A30977 | Closed | 10 | 10/24/2025 |
| 05/27/2025 | 3A15058 | Closed | 7J | 05/27/2025 |
| 05/27/2025 | 3A15063 | Closed | 7J | 05/27/2025 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 06/30/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 06/30/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 06/20/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 External Low Pressure Inspection | |
| 06/20/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 External Low Pressure Inspection |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | 35668493P | Resolve | Work Does Not Conform To Approved Construction Documents.Rigger Foreman Sukhvinder Provided Plans For Suspended Scaffold And Observed A Suspended Scaffold Hanging At Air Approximately 40'Above Ground And No The | $2,500 |
| 05/27/2025 | 39149071X | Resolve | Removed Or Defaced A Written/ Posted Vacate Order - Removed Vacate Order Posted On 12/24/2019. Atoi Observed Active Vacate Order In The Department Record, But Vacate Order Is Not Posted Anywhere On The Property | $0 |
| 05/27/2025 | 39149069R | Resolve | Failure To Conduct Or File A Final Inspection Of Permitted Work With The Department. Atoi Observed Permit B00542219-I1-Be Still Open In Department Records. Permit Issued On 12/02/2021 And Exp 08/31/2022. Permit | $0 |
| 12/21/2020 | 39033683M | Active | The Mobile Boiler Attached And In Service Of This Building=Boiler Safety Valve Inlet Pipe Is Reduced-Boiler Remote Switch Missing From Both Doors-Boiler+Burner Rating Tags Are Missing-Debris + Waste Oil At Boil | $625 |
| 08/07/2020 | 39026613L | Resolve | The Mobile Boiler Attached To 477 Van Buren St Brooklyn Is Not Displaying The Dob / Fdny / Dot / Permits, Maintain Boiler; Correct Violation And Submit The Certificate Of Correction | $0 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
|---|
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2018 | $0 | C6 | Bedford Stuyvesant | |
| 09/06/2018 | $0 | C6 | Bedford Stuyvesant |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/10/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/19/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 12/09/2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 12/08/2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | Initial | Passed |
| 07/01/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 01/02/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 08/26/2024 | Compliance | Passed |
| 07/05/2024 | Initial | Failed For Other Reason |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Structural | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1 through 4, Roof | Application Filed Herewith To Replace Existing Deteriorated Wood Joists And Wood Bearing Partitions Located In The Area Of The Bathrooms And Kitchens. Also Rebuild Deteriorated Parapet Walls And Extend Roof Bulkhead Enclosure As Per Dob Objection. | Permit Issued | 03/04/2026 |
| 03/04/2026 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | General Construction | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1 through 4, Roof | Minor Apt. Partition Work. Repair Existing Plumbing System. Install New Plumbing Fixtures & Kitchen Cabinets. Replace Window Steel Lintels & Windows. Rebuild Parapet Walls & Repair Masonry Facades. New Roofing. No Change In Use, Occupancy, Egress Or Bulk. | Permit Issued | 03/04/2026 |
| 03/02/2026 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Mechanical Systems | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1 through 4, Roof | Application Filed Herewith To Repair Exist. Steam Radiator Heaters, Roof Exhaust Fans And Related Piping And Ducts. No Change In Use. No Change In Occupancy. No Change In Egress. No Change In Bulk. | Permit Issued | 03/02/2026 |
| 01/30/2026 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1 through 4, Roof | Application Filed Herewith To Repair Exist. Steam Radiator Heaters, Roof Exhaust Fans And Related Piping And Ducts. No Change In Use. No Change In Occupancy. No Change In Egress. No Change In Bulk. | Permit Issued | 01/30/2026 |
| 08/01/2025 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1 through 4, Roof | Application Filed Herewith To Replace Existing Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing Fixtures With New. Provide New Gas Flex-Connections At Gas Ranges. Replace Existing Roof Drain And Existing Plumbing Piping Insulation. | Permit Issued | 08/01/2025 |
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