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31 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

15
DOB Complaints
129
311 Housing Calls
77
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

66
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 66% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 31 Van Buren Street

The 5-story, 42-unit residential building at 31 Van Buren Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Martin Krongold, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since its construction in 2008. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water system failures affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with eleven documented complaints between 2023 and 2025.

The building has also faced significant elevator service challenges, particularly regarding the single-device system, resulting in several emergency complaints and violations between 2021 and 2024, including a $1,250 penalty in 2024 for creating a hazardous condition. Recent inspections in May 2025 passed without rodent issues, and bedbug reports for the past three years (2023-2025) show no confirmed infestations.

The building has some ongoing maintenance concerns, including an open Class C violation for roach infestations in units 206 and 311 (as of 2023), and previous violations for mold (unit 202), HVAC issues (unit 301), and various apartment-specific repairs needed (e.g., faucet leaks in unit 302, bathroom repairs in unit 202). While many individual complaints have been resolved, the recurring nature of heating/water and elevator issues suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. The building's age and maintenance history are typical for New York City residential properties, though the frequency of certain system failures may impact resident comfort.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 42
Year built 2008
Total area 4479 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

15
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
77
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
129
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
10
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
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.

Included Addresses

  • 31 Van Buren St, New York, NY 11221
  • 33 Van Buren St, New York, NY 11221
  • 35 Van Buren St, New York, NY 11221
  • 37 Van Buren St, New York, NY 11221

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31 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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31 Van Buren Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 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 31 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
2025-03-252025-03-26Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-252025-03-26Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-252025-03-26Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-222025-03-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-092024-12-12Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 31 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
2024-04-17ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2024-04-04COpenNone502HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 502, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-01-18COpenNone301§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HVAC INVERTER UNIT AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 301, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-08-29COpenNone311HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 311, 3rd STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
2023-08-29COpenNone206HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 206, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 31 Van Buren Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-25 09:50PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2025-03-25 09:40PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2025-03-25 00:06PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2025-03-22 16:55HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-09 14:32HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 31 Van Buren Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39813092024-10-19CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-05-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-05-23)
39677812024-07-08CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-11-15Please See Complaint Number (2024-11-15)
39651632024-06-17CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-07-08Oath Violation Served (2024-07-08)
38963052023-03-08CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2023-03-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-03-10)
38942482023-02-18CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2023-03-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-03-21)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 31 Van Buren Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-10-14V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2020-09-16V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 31 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 31 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
2025-05-010002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-05-310002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-02-280002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-021102020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-262202019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 31 Van Buren Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-07InitialPassed
2025-05-07InitialPassed
2025-05-07InitialPassed
2025-05-07InitialPassed
2024-11-07InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 31 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 31 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 31 Van Buren Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-07-0839118565YWAZOBIA HOUSE HOUSING DEVTHE ONLY ELEVATOR IN BUILDING (OR SECTION OF BUILDING) OUT OF SERVICE. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT-OF-SERVICE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS PER 1RCNY 11-02. REMEDY: RESTORE TO SERVICE IMMRESOLVE1250.01250.0
2022-08-1439068028XWAZOBIA HOUSE HOUSING DEVFAILURE TO MAINTAIN. NOTE AT THE FRONT ENTRY THE HANDRAIL FOR RAMP HAS BEEN DISLODGED AND COLLAPSED ONTO THE PAVEMENT BELOW MAKING THE RAMP UNSAFE TO OCCUPY., MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLRESOLVE2500.00.0
2021-09-0139046833LWAZOBIA HOUSE HOUSING DEVREPAIR IN-CAR EMERGENCY PHONE., PROVIDE DOOR LOCK MONITOR CODE DATA PLATE ON THE CONTROLLER ( IF DOOR LOCK MONITOR HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED, THAN INSTALL DOOR LOCK MONITOR AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE )RESOLVE1562.0-1562.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 31 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 31 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 31 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 31 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 31 Van Buren Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 31 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 31 Van Buren Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 31 Van Buren Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 31 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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