Brooklyn · Block 531 · Lot 6 · 11231

279 Van Brunt Street

3 floors · 2 apartments · 1,836 sq ft · built 1925 · class S2 · owner of record: 279 Vanbrunt Llc

36open violations
$12,400ECB/OATH penalties owed
4HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Check
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2024-09-30
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 6 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 61 days
Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 61 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)

Open violations

ECB / OATH (7) · $12,400 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Nov 17, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS. NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE FOR VIO#390617332H AS OF 11/17/25.., FILE A CERTIFICATE
#39167226K
Jan 28, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Apr 28, 2025Unknown CLASS - 2
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION NO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES I OBSERVED SCAFFOLD ERECT AT EXPOSURE#1 NOT CODE COMPLIANT, THERE IS LOOSE NETTING AND UNSECURED PLANKS MAKING SCAFFOLD UNSAFE FOR WORKERS TO USE FOR FACADE
#39539596M
Jul 2, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Apr 28, 2025Unknown CLASS - 2
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED WALKWAY/SIDEWALK AT EXPOSURE#1 SHARED BY PEDESTRIANS NOT MAINTAIN OR PROVIDED WITH 5.FT CLEARANCE AS REQUIRED CREATING AN OBSTRUCTION FOR PEDESTRIANS.MAINTAIN SIDEWALK/WALKW
#39539595K
Jul 2, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Apr 10, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO CERTIFY FOR CORRECTION FOR SUMMONS #39061732H, FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION
#39144481X
Dec 8, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Mar 10, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A SIDEWALK SHED PROVIDED TO PROTECT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND OTHERS I OBSERVED THERE WERE NO UNDERSIDE LIGHTING PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE SAFETY OF ALL USING THE DARK . HAZARDOUS
#39537791Z
Mar 17, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$2,400
Mar 10, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A SIDEWALK SHED I OBSERVED THERE WERE NO SIDEWALK PARAPET PANEL SIGH PROVIDED AS REQUIRED WHICH CRATES AN UNSAFE CONDITION FOR PUBLIC AND PROPERTY.PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PARAPET PA
#39537792K
Mar 17, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$0
May 6, 2022Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES: ATOI OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE #1 OF SL THE BRICKS ON THE FACADE IS DISREPAIR AND IS NOW SEPARATING FROM THE FACE OF FACADE FRAME, WITH MISSING BRICKS, CRACKS,B
#39061732H
Jan 9, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
DOB (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Apr 9, 2025CONSTRUCTION
STRUCTURE RENDERED NON-COMPLIANT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT FRONT OF BUILDING MASONRY BULGING AND IN DISREPAIR. VACATE ENTIRE BUILDING FORTHWITH.
#25-00584
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 9, 2025CONSTRUCTION
EMERGENCY WORK ORDER.SDWLK SHED@EXP1 IN PLACE.EXP1 WALL SEVERELY CRCKD &BULGNG OUT@2ND&3RDFLRS.EXP1 WALL STRUCT COMPROMISED&AT RISK OF COLLAPSE.OWNR TO IMMED RTAIN NYSPE&GC TO 1.PE TO SBMT MEANS&METHDS FOR FEU APPRVL,2.RMVE SDWLK SHED&ERECT TGHTBRD FENCE@SDEWLK
#FEU30604PN
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 9, 2025CONSTRUCTION
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDGIN SAFE CONDITION.EXP1BRICK WALL SEVERELY BULGING OUT AT 2NDFL AND AT RISK OF COLLAPSE.OWNR TO RTAIN NYSPE TO EVAL ENT BLDG.RPAIR BLDG UNDR PRMT STRTNG IMMED AFTER EXP1 WALL DEMO IS CMPLTD UNDR SEP EWO
#FEU30605PN
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 15, 2022CONSTRUCTION
FTM BLDG IN SAFE CONDITION.EXP1 WALL WAS BOWING OUT OFPLANE:SEPARATION BTWN FRAME AND ROUGH OPGN AT RESIDENTRY DOOR:GAPBEHIND BRICK ADJ TO DOOR WHERE PIER WAS BOWED AND WOOD NAILERS MISSING OWNER TO RETAIN NYS PE AND DOB REG CONTRACTOR TO EVAL ENTIRE BLDG & REPAIR UNDER PERMIT. FILE APPL FOR REPAIRS
#FEU30601IK
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (0)

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HPD (25) · C 4 · B 17 · A 2
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Dec 4, 2024I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 24, 2025I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Aug 7, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK CEILING BATHROOM AND KITCHEN, 2ND STORY APT. #2.Sep 11, 2008
Aug 7, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING 2ND STORY APT. #2, THROUGHOUT.Sep 11, 2008
Aug 7, 2008CSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISNACE CONSISTING OF RODENTS 2ND STORY APT. #3.Aug 13, 2008
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT BATHROOM, 2ND STORY APT #1.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL & FLOOR TILES AT BATHROOM, 2ND STORY APT #1.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE HAND RAILS AT ALL STORIES PUBLIC HALL.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006ASECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING & WALLS OF APT, THROUGHOUT 2ND STORY APT #1.Oct 18, 2006
Jul 3, 2006CSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CASCADING WATER LEAKING CEILING CELLAR CENTER.Jul 21, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIGHT BULB THRU/OUT CELLAR. LIGHT BULBS THRU/OUT CELLAR.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR BY CLOSING SO AS TO BE GAS TIGHT ALL OPENINGS IN THE WASTELINE SINK KITCHEN BASEMENT APT.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR KITCHEN BASEMENT APT.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS WASTELINE WASHBASIN AND BATHTUB BASEMENT APT.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES BASEMENT APT.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK CEILING CENTER ROOM BASEMENT APT.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOWS UPPER & LOWER SASHES FRONT ROOM AND KITCHEN BASEMENT APT.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXTENSION CORD FRONT ROOM BASEMENT APT.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK ENTRANCE DOOR TO BASEMENT PUBLIC HALL.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING BASEMENT PUBLIC HALL.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006ASECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE TILES CEILING CENTER ROOM BASEMENT APT.Oct 18, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES THRU/OUT 2 STY. APT. 1.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006CSECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 2 STY. APT. 1 ER-1.Jul 21, 2006
Jul 3, 2006CSECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES 2 STY. APT. 1 ER-1.Jul 21, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD DOOR JAMB AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING.Aug 19, 2006

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City records as of Oct 31, 2026, 10:51 AM ET. BBL 3005310006.

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