639 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00434-0054Map
Owner of record: 639 Union Street LLC
639 Union Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 639 Union Street LLC. HPD has recorded 211 housing violations here, most recently on July 20, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 211
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 26
- HPD complaints
- 345
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 211
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash, inner glass pane at 1st window from west at north wall. in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at door. in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 25, 2024
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 25, 2024
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st concrete tread from bottom at stoop
Nov 16, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 4th story
Jul 8, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jul 8, 2023
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective cellar entrance door at front yard
Jul 8, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story
Jun 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials, plaster at ceiling, east, west, and south walls , building ' s vestibule, at public hall, 1st story
Jun 14, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the door saddle at building vestibule, north wall , at public hall, 1st story
Jun 14, 2023
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from vestibule door, at north wall, at public hall, 1st story
Jun 14, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked brick wall at 1st, 2nd, and 3rd story building front
Jun 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bowed and corroded steel lintel at windows to, east section, 1st story , building front
Jun 14, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked mortar at masonry stoop at front entrance to boulding,
Jun 14, 2023
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east, west and south walls at public hall, 1st story
Jun 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 27, 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 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 13, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Sep 13, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony south stack, building front at fire escape
Sep 13, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickdown door stop installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing scuttle cover for scuttle opening at roof
Jul 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 4th story
Jul 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ..... in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..... in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective exterior glass pane at top sash window in the 5th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts north stack building front at fire escape
Mar 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective return buzzer system from street entrance door to apartment in the foyer located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 21
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 8, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 8, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Sep 10, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - 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 - active
ECB violations · 26
- Class - 2
At the time of inspection in apartment 1l i observed installation of 2 new fixtures with pull chains installed inthe front bedroom no permit on file with d.o.b., obtain permit
Jun 25, 2023 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35422579x issued on 05-11-19 & to file a certifcate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenanc
Jun 16, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection window at lot line at first floor at exposure four of premises doors not conform to approved plans for alt2 job#340742557.remedy:amend plans or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Apr 15, 2021 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35422579x issued on 05-11-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances at exp#1 front
Jul 19, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#1 front of bldg,running step cracks on the right side of the 2nd fl window. also cracks below the 1st fl window. remedy: make necessary repairs.
Jul 19, 2019 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. note @ exp. #1 front of bldg step cracking between 3rd & 4th fl also @ 3rd fl above window @ right lintel block cracked on 1st fl cracks on facade. remedy: maint
May 11, 2019 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: premises 4 sty detached nfp masonry frame bldg. at the time of inspection,i observed approx 8'-0" x 10'-0" size interior wall surface loose & disrepair
Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: premises 4 stydetached nfp masonry frame bldg. at the time of inspection,i observed step cracks on brick panel between 3rd & 4th fl window including 3rd f
Mar 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contraty to that allowed by cofo and dob records. partitionserected creating illegal use of rooms fo rliving at cellar unlawful cooking range and kitchen sink prsent. also present full bathroom comp
Jun 8, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Property onwer acting as oac failure to obtain oac registration # while engaging in the outdoor ad business. (if only i could sleep- stephanie henry) remedy: remove illegal signs/register.
Oct 1, 2013
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Oac sign on display w/o a permit. (if only i could sleep - stephanie henry) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 1, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Oac failure to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign. (if only i could sleep - stephanie henry) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 1, 2013
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain:metal fence @ rear of property @ south corner approx. 6'long x 7' high is deteriorated & leaning towards adjacent property.remedy: make all necessary repairs/make safe & maintain bldg.
Sep 15, 2006 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg-hazardous noted:a section of fence at the rear yard at the south east corner approx.6'ft long by 7'ft high is damage,deteriorated, & leaning onto the adjacent property.
May 16, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. note: the leader @ the rear of bldg is improperly installed e.g. not connected @ section, & no connected to bldgs sewer system. remedy:repair and/or replace, connect leaders to bldgs
May 16, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg defect observed:at rear of bldg drain leader pipes coming from roof is no connected to sewer line. remedy:maintain proper drainage system @ rear of bldg connect leader pipe to drain sys
May 1, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain other parts of bldg. defect observed:at rear/side fence attach to bldg in danger of collapsing into rear of yard;also noted various trees debris in rear of yard approx. 30ft length x 7 ft in
May 1, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall-hazardous. defect noted: section of exterior brick wall, (stucco coat) approx: 15'feet wide x 10'feet high, at 4,3 levels of building exterior wall is: bulging,
Apr 7, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building exterior building wall. noted: a section of the exterior building wall's at the south end approx. 15'feet by 8'feet of face coat (parging) has fallen off the brick. remedy: repair
Apr 4, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall in that a section of exterior stuccoapprox.8'x12' dislodged from right side of bldg & fell into vacant lot.other sections are loose.note:vacant lot fenced off from public.remed
Apr 3, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain : defect noted - (1) stone lintel over main entry door has cracks, loose & in danger of falling. (2) lintels at 1st floor windows have severely deteriorated, deflecting causing horizontal st
Mar 12, 2004 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building - hazardous defects are kitchen sheet rock ceiling crack, loose and bulging tremendously with a large section approx 2' x 4' collapsed remedy : repair / and or replace kitchen ceili
Jul 11, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain note : entire interior of all floors slope from south to north approxumately 5 every 12" creating egress hazarde remedy : obtain all necessary permits to leve lof all floors & fix & maintain
Apr 22, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building.defect is:building leaning backwards and out of plumb approx(10" to 12")causing hallways floors and apartment floors to be leaning and sloping approx 8" to 10" in apar.reme
May 8, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building. defect is: building leaning backwards and out of plumb approx (10"to 12")/causing hallway floors and apartment floors to be leaning and sloping approx 8"to 10" in apar
Sep 10, 1998 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defects noted (1) front and rear exterior walls are out of plumb by approx 10" in a northerly direction (2) 10" steel beam and 6" steel columns at cellar are rusted and laminating (3) stucc
Oct 23, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 12, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 4R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 8, 2021 · Apt SECOND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 20, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,660 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-4/R7A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 434 / 54
- Assessed value
- $1,320,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310263, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.
Questions about 639 Union Street
Who owns 639 Union Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 639 Union Street LLC.
Does 639 Union Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 211 housing violations at this property.
Is 639 Union Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 639 Union Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 639 Union 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.