642 Coster Street
Bronx, NY 10474BBL 2-02766-0054Map
Owner of record: Simmons, Brian
642 Coster Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Bronx, 10474. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Simmons, Brian. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 43
- HPD complaints
- 31
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 40
- IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Nov 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Oct 31, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Jan 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of walls erected floor to ceiling creating illegal class ''a'' apartment in the basement
Aug 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at range in kitchen of illegally created class ''a'' apartment in the basement
Aug 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections behind wall and under floor in kitchen and bathroom of illegally created class ''a'' apartment in the basement
Aug 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by one adult in the 4th room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by one adult in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by one adult in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by one adult in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by one adult in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by one adult in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by one adult in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by one adult in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective splintered and buckling wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit ocupied by one adult in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by one adult in the 5th room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st 5th and 6th cement steps up from side walk at entrance to building
Jul 26, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy located at bsmt-apt b
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible the kitchen located at bsmt-apt b
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes or obtain a certificate of occupancy class a apt created in located at bsmt-apt b
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of extention cord from a generator at rear yard to individual rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sinking wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stories throughout at public hall
Feb 13, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Feb 10, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by 1 adult in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by 2 adults in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by 1 adult in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures and outlets thru-out at public hall
Aug 13, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures and outlets thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 23, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 43
- Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order.note:at the time of inspection vacate order was removed vacate order was issued on 3-17-2016 by badge #2625 for two family dwelling illegally converted into thre
Aug 3, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted:observed 2 broken door to the bsmt one missing window (sasa)@bsmt level 3 broken window glass panels @1 & 2 story front of bldg.broken window glass panels
May 25, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35177223z issued on 03/16/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Jun 27, 2016 · Penalty $2,430
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35170960r issued on 3/16/16 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.note no document file for work w/o a permit @ cella
May 21, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov#35177223z issued on 03/16/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. noted: no document file for work w/out permit @ cell
May 14, 2016 · Penalty $2,430
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: at the time of inspection observed at cellar level sewage waste & debris. water damage throughout base of walls,collapse sheet rock. water marks & mold.
Mar 16, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. note: at time of inspection observed at cellar level water & waste lines creating 3pc bathroom(sink,toilet,tub)residential sink in kitchen gas lines created for stove. full height partitions
Mar 16, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered as a dwelling(ne)more the # of families legally authorized by the c of o or official records. alteration noted: as per hpdrecords legal 2 family. at cellar level 1 sro 3pc bathroom & residenti
Mar 16, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34787161y issued on 08/13/09. work w/o a permit at cellar altered plumbing,electric and partitions respondent has a history of non-compliance with the
Apr 7, 2015 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34787161y issued on 8/13/09. for work w/o a permit at cellar installed plumbing,electric & partitions. respondent has a history of
Feb 9, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34955212p issued on 5/31/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Dec 18, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34955212p issued on 5/31/12. for work w/o a permit. at cellarinstalled plumbing,electric & partitions. respondent has a history of
Oct 7, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of violation #34955212p issued on 5/31/12.note:@ cellar installed plumb,electric,partitions no permits.rem:copmly w/the comm's order.
Aug 21, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34955212p issued on 5/31/12.note:@ cellar installed plumbing enclosure & partitons.no permits.rem:comply with the commissioner's
Jun 10, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 34955212p issued on 05/31/12. note : at cellar installed plumbing, electric, and partitions no permits. remedy: comply w/ the com
Apr 22, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34787161y issued on 8.13.09 for work w/o a permit at cellar installed plumbing, electric and partitions. respondent has a history of non-compliance
Feb 1, 2014 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #35028092z issued on 10.12.13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for residence altered from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families.
Dec 24, 2013 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34787161y issued on 8.13.09 for work w/o a permit at cellar installed plumbing and partitions. respondent has a history of non-compliance w/the
Dec 24, 2013 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. noted: dwelling altered from 2 family (hpd #58763)to 10 families w/3 sros in cellar 4 rooms rented on 1st sty & 3 rooms
Oct 12, 2013 · Penalty $57,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34787161y issued on 8.13.09 for work w/o a permit at cellar installed plumbing and partitions. respondent has a history of non-compliance w/the
Oct 12, 2013 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34787161y issued on 8/13/09. for work w/o a permit at cellar installed plumbing,electric & partitions respondent has a history of
Aug 13, 2013 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. noted: bldg records indicate premises is legal 2 family dwelling (hpd #58763) observed 3 sro's in (basement) w/2 persons
Aug 6, 2013 · Penalty $57,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34851215y issued on 7/8/10. note: at cellar plumbing partitions & electric no permits. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jun 6, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34787161y issued on 8/13/09. note: at cellar plumbing,partitions,& electric no permits. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Apr 30, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34787161y issued on 8.13.09. note: at cellar, plumbing, partitions & electric. no permits. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Feb 22, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34787161y issued on 8/13/09. note: at cellar installed plumbing partitions & electric no permits. remedy: comply w/the comm's order
Dec 11, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in notice of vio#34787161y issued on 8/13/09.for work w/o permit at cellar installed plumbing,partitions and electric.respondent has a history of non-compli
Sep 12, 2012 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34984161y issued on 8/13/09 note at cellar plumbing electric & partitions installed no permits rem: comply w/ the comm order
Jul 25, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34984161y issued on 8/13/09. note: at cellar plumbing,electric & partitions installed no permits. remedy: comply w/the comm's order
May 16, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34984161y issued on 8/13/09. note: at cellar plumbing,electric & partitions installed no permits. remedy: comply w/the comm's order
Mar 13, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34984161y issued on 8/13/09. note: at cellar installed plumbing,electric & partitions no permits. remedy: comply w/the comm's order
Jan 25, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 34984161y issued on 08/13/09. note: at cellar installed plumbing/electric, & partitions no permits. remedy: comply with the com
Nov 2, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#34984161y issuedon 08/13/2009.note:@ cellar installed plumbing electric & partitions no permits
Aug 4, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct conditions cited in prior nov #34984161y at cellar installed plumbing, electric and partitions. no permits. remedy: comply
Jun 15, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful act(s)failure to comply w/an order of the comm's respondent failed to correct conditions cited in nov#34787161y @ cellar installed plumbing electric & partitions.no permits have been issued to remedy
Apr 1, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov #34787161y @ cellar installed plumbing & partitions.no permits have been issued to remedy
Jan 20, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct conditions cited in nov#34787161y @ cellar installed plumbing,partitions etc to create illegal apt no permits have
Nov 30, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in prior nov #34787161y work w/o a permit at cellar. no compliance recorded or permits appro
Jun 18, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. note: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov#34787161y for work without a permit; at cellar level of above premise
Jan 2, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families.dept of bldg records indicates premises to be legally.2- families (1 & 2 fl respectively). now premises converted to 3 f
Aug 13, 2009 · Penalty $27,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc1008.1.8., 27-371(j). noted:at 1st 2nd & cellar stories sro room doors have illegal key locking device and/or padlo
Aug 13, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.defect noted:at cellar level of premises erected full height partitions to create (5) rooms used as sro's also installed water & waste lines per a 3pc bathroom (shower toilet sink)& a resident
Aug 13, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is accumulated of rubbish&debris at rear yard throughout. remedy removed rubbish&debris forthwith
Sep 13, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 28, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 19, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 19, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 19, 2015 · Apt B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 9, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 16, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Fire-escape
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 17, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 17, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Apr 17, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 21, 2012 · Apt RM5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2012 · Apt RM5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,272 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 202
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2766 / 54
- Assessed value
- $60,180
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #711559, last renewed Nov 17, 2025.
Questions about 642 Coster Street
Who owns 642 Coster Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Simmons, Brian.
Does 642 Coster Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 642 Coster Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 642 Coster Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 642 Coster Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.