618 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

A classic Bed-Stuy two-family house where the primary friction points stem from the surrounding block rather than building filings.

A 1930 two-family townhouse in Bed-Stuy where municipal violation tracking is incomplete. Because the building itself generates little direct operational paperwork, evaluating this property comes down to block-level dynamics and structural upkeep. Two key patterns define the immediate area:

Late-night sound carries heavily across the surrounding streets. 158 residential noise complaints were logged within three blocks over the last year, primarily driven by loud music and parties (103 calls) alongside banging and pounding. It is an active block face where weekend activity spills out into the evening.

Street parking and curb access around the property stay competitive. 85 illegal parking calls were recorded within three blocks in the past 12 months. The bulk of these involve hydrants (28 calls) and posted sign violations (22 calls), reflecting tight curb space and frequent short-term blockages.

Quieter signals on this building and the blocks around it:

• Water infrastructure calls nearby show 28 leak reports and 27 main break inquiries within three blocks last year.
• 62 blocked driveway reports were filed in the three-block radius over the last 12 months.

618 Van Buren Street is a two-family home in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3032830028). This building is associated with Garner, Julia. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.

Built in 1930, this two-family home sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.

The building last changed hands on May 10, 1991 for $13,800, according to recorded deeds.

Brix score: 100/100. View the Building Report on Brix.

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