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518 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

2
DOB Complaints
0
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

98
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 98% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 518 Van Buren Street

The two-family brownstone at 518 Van Buren Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Neal Groothuis and dating back to 1899, has experienced several significant regulatory issues in recent years. The most pressing concern involves multiple complaints regarding illegal conversions, with the latest active complaint from May 2025 following a denied inspection attempt in June 2025.

A notable series of violations occurred in 2024 related to the failure to comply with DOB requirements for permit sign-off, specifically involving an expired permit from 2019, which resulted in two ECB violations and associated $2,500 penalties, though these are now resolved. The building's permit history shows a valid plumbing permit issued in May 2023, following an earlier permit issued in July 2021.

While the property has generally passed multiple rodent inspections between 2021 and 2025, there was one instance of rat activity noted in July 2024. The building's regulatory record suggests ongoing concerns regarding unauthorized modifications, though recent years have shown improved compliance with rodent control requirements, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 passing without issues.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 2
Year built 1899
Total area 2430 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class 2 FAMILY HOUSE
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
0
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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518 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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518 Van Buren Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not 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 518 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
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 518 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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 518 Van Buren Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 518 Van Buren Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-05-22ACTIVEIllegal Conversion2025-06-28Access Denied – 1st Attempt (2025-06-28)
39873082024-12-10CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-02-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-02-05)
37939622021-04-19CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2021-04-21Oath Violation Served (2021-04-21)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 518 Van Buren Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 518 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 518 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 518 Van Buren Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-07InitialPassed
2025-01-03InitialPassed
2024-08-26CompliancePassed
2024-07-01InitialRat Activity
2024-01-09InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 518 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 518 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 518 Van Buren Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-05-1537028307JGROOTHUIS NEAL KFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS#39039766P ISSUED ON 4/21/2021,AND FAILURE TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28.201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01(D)(2).AN ACCEPTABLE CERTIFICARESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-04-2139039766PGROOTHUIS NEAL KFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DOB REQUIREMENT FOR PERMIT SIGN OFF. RESPONDENT OBTAINED PERMIT # 321832783 WHICH EXPIRED ON 01/10/2019. PERMIT HAS NOT BEEN SIGNED OFF WITHIN ONE YEAR FOLLOWING ITS EXPIRATION PER 28-116RESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 518 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 518 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 518 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 518 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 518 Van Buren Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 518 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 518 Van Buren Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 518 Van Buren Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 518 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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