Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

14
DOB Complaints
21
311 Housing Calls
21
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 608 Van Buren Street

608 Van Buren Street is a two-family residential building constructed in 1920 in Bushwick, currently owned by Sharif Khwaja. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues, with multiple complaints and inspections showing rat activity, most recently in February 2025, despite previous inspections passing and bait being applied in 2024. The property has a history of significant maintenance and safety concerns, particularly in 2019-2020, including multiple heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building, water leaks, and problems with appliances.

Apartment 2 specifically faced multiple violations in 2019, including mold issues, water leaks, problems with flooring, and concerns regarding security features. The building's structural and maintenance issues are documented through various complaints and violations between 2018 and 2021, including concerns about building walls, decorative cornices, and water damage. There have been multiple Department of Buildings violations related to building maintenance, including failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous conditions.

The property has undergone several permit processes, with activity recorded as recently as 2025. Notably, there was a period in 2020-2021 where work contrary to stop work orders was documented, and the building was found to be vacant and unguarded in late 2021. Recent inspections in 2024 showed ongoing rat activity, with the building being added to the Rat Mitigation effort, and the most recent building permit relates to exterior work as of February 2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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608 Van Buren Street Report Contents

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608 Van Buren StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bushwick.

Building Characteristics

Total units 2
Year built 1920
Total area 2376 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class 2 FAMILY HOUSE
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Key Building Statistics

14
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
21
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
21
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
6
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
10
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
20
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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608 Van Buren Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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608 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 608 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
2019-01-182019-02-05Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2019-01-182019-02-05Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2019-01-182019-02-05Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
2019-01-242019-01-26Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2018-12-172019-01-11Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 608 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
2019-10-10BOpenNone2§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORYNone
2019-10-10AOpenNone2§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORYNone
2019-10-10AOpenNone2§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORYNone
2019-10-10AOpenNone2§ 27-2041 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING UNIT TO VIEW ANY PERSON OUTSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORYNone
2019-10-10ACloseNone2§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 2 SQUARE FEET AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 608 Van Buren Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2021-05-09 11:41RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2020-06-19 12:41RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2020-05-22 08:01RodentSigns of RodentsClosedDOHMH
2020-01-21 15:57Construction Lead DustCommon Areas and ApartmentIn ProgressDOHMH
2019-08-25 14:41RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 608 Van Buren Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39888042024-12-24CLOSEDCSE: Tracking Compliance2024-12-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-12-26)
38345582022-03-07CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2022-03-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-03-08)
38294182022-01-27CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2024-10-09Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2024-10-09)
38147022021-09-20CLOSEDBUILDING – Vacant, Open and Unguarded2021-11-24Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-11-24)
37906842021-03-21CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2021-03-23Oath Violation Served (2021-03-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 608 Van Buren Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-01-27V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEBOROUGH COMMISSIONER HAS ORDERED ALL WORK STOPPED UNDER. APPLICATION #322039799 ON 1/26/22 DUE TO APPLICANT WITHDRAWAL.
2022-01-27V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEBOROUGH COMMISSIONER HAS ORDERED ALL WORK STOPPED UNDER. APPLICATION #322039799 ON 1/26/22 DUE TO APPLICANT WITHDRAWAL.
2021-10-27V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-09-15V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-06-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 608 Van Buren Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 608 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 608 Van Buren Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-10ComplianceRat Activity
2024-08-01InitialPassed
2024-05-14BAITBait applied
2024-03-11ComplianceRat Activity
2024-02-07InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 608 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 608 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 608 Van Buren Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-09-1535535954J2166 DEAN LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39005507P ISSUED ON 07/15/19 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS OR APPURTENANCES. ATACTIVE1250.00.0
2021-09-1535578384RPSWB 1 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS OR APPURTENANCES. NOTED: AT EXP#1,AT ROOF LEVEL DECORATIVE CORNICE IN DISREPAIR,ROTTED,SEPERATED FROM THE BLDG STRUCTURE & HANGING. PHOTO TAKEN. REMEDY: MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALACTIVE6250.06250.0
2021-07-2935586731MPSWB 1 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS &/OR APPURTENANCES. NOTED: AT EXP#1 AT ROOF LEVEL DECORATIVE CORNICE IN DISREPAIR/ROTTED DISCONNECTING/HANGING EXPOSING WOOD FRAMING/INTERIOR TO THE ELEMENTS. PREVIOUS ECB#3557749ACTIVE25000.025000.0
2021-06-1735577490XPSWB 1 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS OR APPURTENANCES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION & OBSERVED EXP#1 FRONT FACADE AT ROOF LINES AN WOODEN ARCHITECTURAL COMICE & CORBELTS CORNICES ROTTED &(DAMY)W/POSSIBLE OF COLLAPSE IFACTIVE25000.025000.0
2021-03-2339038146JPSWB 1 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) AND APPURTENANCES. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE #1, WOOD CORNICE AT ROOF LEVEL HAS ROTTED AND PARTIALLY DETACHED IN IMMINENT DANGER OF COLLAPSING. CITED ABOVEACTIVE12500.012500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 608 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 608 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 608 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 608 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 608 Van Buren Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 608 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 608 Van Buren Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 608 Van Buren Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 608 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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