63 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 3-unit, 3-story brownstone building at 63 Van Buren Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by 63 Van Buren Development LLC, has experienced persistent water-related issues over the past few years, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2024 involving multiple heavy flow water leaks between May and June. These leaks prompted multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly affecting Apartment 1 on the first floor, where inspectors noted problems with the ceiling in both the kitchen and another room.

The building has maintained an active compliance record with regular rodent inspections, passing all inspections since 2021, with no evidence of active rodent infestations since 2020. Prior to the recent water issues, the building experienced various maintenance concerns in 2022, including problems with plastered surfaces, ceiling work, and unsanitary conditions related to mold and pests, for which violations were issued. However, all these issues were addressed and closed out according to official records.

The building's bedbug reporting history from 2020 through 2024 shows consistent compliance, with no reported infestations in any unit during this period. The property, constructed in 1899, has been classified as a "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A" building, which typically indicates it has undergone some form of conversion from its original design. While the water leak issues represent the most significant current maintenance challenge, the building has demonstrated a pattern of addressing violations and maintaining compliance with housing regulations over time.