637 Henry Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00370-0002Map
Owner of record: Brooklyn 637-240 LLC
637 Henry Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Brooklyn 637-240 LLC. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on August 9, 2025. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 71
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 56
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 71
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspened acoustic ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustic tile ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 5th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all wall walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall
Apr 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick north retention wall yard
Apr 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building rear at fire escape
Apr 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at 2nd story balcony at building rear at fire escape
Apr 20, 2022
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes bird feeder at 3rd sty balcony at buidling rear at fire escape
Apr 20, 2022
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th sty at building rear at fire escape
Apr 20, 2022
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the dust and construction debris at all stories at public hall
Apr 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ar roof bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Apr 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unauthorized locking device at door leading to fire escape egress in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection gate valve at radiator in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at public hall
Apr 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors (vestibule door) at public hall, 1st story
May 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 4R
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north, east and south walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 4R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead , 4th story
Mar 7, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Mar 7, 2018
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock on door to fire esacpe window in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls & ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 21, 2017 · Apt 4R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Feb 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires on building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building enrtance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application #34 0510450 due to revocation of master plumbers license #1350.all plumbin g work in connection with this application has been ordered stopped im mediately
Dec 30, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commisioners order contained in summons/violation #35576400z issued on 4/20/2022 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.(failure
Sep 15, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 35576400z issued on 4/20/2022 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. (failur
Feb 6, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/out permit.observed at 8am branch circuit wiring installed in basement for electrical fixtures also 6/3 feeders to apts.noapplication on file for electrical work.remedy:obtain permit.
Apr 20, 2022 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to properly connect conductors to terminal.armored cables in basement panel not property terminated. remedy:provide proper connections.
Apr 20, 2022 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Class - 1
3303.10 failure to comply with tenant protection plan.note at time of inspection observed excessive amounts of dust accumulation throughout the building on the doors,handrail steps exit.contractor failed to com
Apr 20, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan.note at time of inspection observed the submitted tpp under the aforementioned job number lacks specific means and methods of protecting tenants on the requirement sec
Apr 20, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment device apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use.defective service ground clamp,exposed electrical wiring throughout basement,& defective dullet in apartm
Apr 20, 2022 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35244749k issued on 06/29/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg
Aug 3, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at time of inspection, observed fire escape at rear of premises is obstructed with a fence to close off rear yard causing a hazard to tenants in cas
Jun 29, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 11, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 11, 2021 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2010 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Fire-escape
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,304 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,089 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 370 / 2
- Assessed value
- $1,663,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #338648, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 637 Henry Street
Who owns 637 Henry Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brooklyn 637-240 LLC.
Does 637 Henry Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.
Is 637 Henry Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 637 Henry Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 637 Henry Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.