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479 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

7
DOB Complaints
154
311 Housing Calls
174
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

75
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 75% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 479 Van Buren Street

479 Van Buren Street is a 4-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building built in 1931, currently owned by Juan Ramos. The building has experienced persistent heating and plumbing issues in recent years, with multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting either the entire building or individual apartments, most notably during December 2024 when multiple complaints were filed almost simultaneously. These issues have resulted in several Housing Maintenance Code violations, including an open violation from December 2024 regarding inadequate heat supply to Apartment 21 and a locked boiler room door, along with multiple violations from 2024-2023 concerning water leaks and maintenance issues in Apartments 10 and 20.

The building's boiler system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about defective operation and violations related to its maintenance and inspection requirements, including active violations from 2023 for failure to file external low-pressure inspections for the years 2018-2021, and past violations from 2020 that were served as Oath Violations. The property has passed recent rodent inspections in 2025, but there were indications of rat activity in various inspections throughout 2024 and 2023, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges. Despite these maintenance issues, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported cases in the past several years.

The most recent infrastructure concerns include three "Work Without a Permit" violations issued in May 2025. While the building has experienced numerous maintenance challenges, particularly regarding its heating system and water infrastructure, recent inspections indicate some improvements, with the most recent heat and hot water complaint (May 2025) resulting in no violations being found upon inspection. The building's historical maintenance record shows a pattern of heating and plumbing issues, particularly between 2024-2025, with some violations remaining open as of the latest available data.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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479 Van Buren Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 20
Year built 1931
Total area 15072 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
174
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
154
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
18
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
8
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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479 Van Buren Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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479 Van Buren Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units 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 479 Van Buren 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
2025-05-172025-05-19Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-232025-05-06Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-232025-05-06Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-232024-12-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-232024-12-25Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 479 Van Buren 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
2024-12-23COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOMNone
2024-12-23COpenNone21§ 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 NORTHNone
2024-09-29BOpenNone10§ 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 NORTHNone
2024-09-29BOpenNone10§ 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 NORTHNone
2024-07-31AOpenNone10§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 10, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 479 Van Buren Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-17 19:52HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-23 22:49PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2024-12-23 22:49HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-12-23 10:29HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-23 10:29PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 479 Van Buren Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-05-27CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-05-27Oath Violation Served (2025-05-27)
2025-05-27CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-05-27Oath Violation Served (2025-05-27)
2025-05-01CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-05-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-05-01)
37805642020-12-16CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2020-12-21Oath Violation Served (2020-12-21)
37654492020-08-19CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2020-08-24Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2020-08-24)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 479 Van Buren Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2019-10-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEDUE TO FIRE
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 479 Van Buren Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 479 Van Buren 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
2024-12-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-190002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-090002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-080002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-190002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 479 Van Buren Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-01InitialPassed
2025-01-02InitialPassed
2024-08-26CompliancePassed
2024-07-05InitialFailed for Other R
2024-01-25ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 479 Van Buren 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
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 479 Van Buren 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
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 479 Van Buren Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-12-2139033683MNEIGHBORHOOD RESTORE HOUSTHE 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 BOILACTIVE625.00.0
2020-08-0739026613LNEIGHBORHOOD RESTORE HOUSTHE 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 CORRECTIONRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 479 Van Buren 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
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 479 Van Buren 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
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 479 Van Buren 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 479 Van Buren 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 479 Van Buren Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 479 Van Buren Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 479 Van Buren Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 479 Van Buren Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 479 Van Buren 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.

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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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