217 Van Brunt Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1931
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations16 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 4-story building located in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, containing 9 residential units. Built in 1931.
The neighborhood: Red Hook
Brooklyn · 1,106 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,350 1BR · $7,125 2BR
2 parks · 1.9 acres · incl. Harold Ickes Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (102 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety27
- Structural23
- Water/Plumbing16
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Oct 15, 2025Class C - Window/Door
THE MISSING GLASS PANE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW AT EAST AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
Oct 15, 2025Class C - Safety
ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CARPET AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Oct 15, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Nov 18, 2019Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Nov 18, 2019Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,921 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,350 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,937.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $6,500 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
VAN BRUNT LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Similar to NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 102 open HPD violations on record, including 16 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 62 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Red Hook is about $3,350/month for a one-bedroom.