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638 47 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00767-0021Map

Owner of record: Chen, Hong Zhen

638 47 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Hong Zhen. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 10

  • A

    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.

    May 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. hpd records 152606 states premises is to be legally occupied as 2 stories with 2 class a dwelling units. at time o

    May 25, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w.o permit. at time of inspection observed the illegal creation of a class "a" dwelling unit at cellar level arranged for occupancy w.opermits. illegal work noted: erection of full height partitions instal

    May 25, 2010

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 9, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 9, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 9, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Aug 4, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
1,840 ft²
Lot area
1,803 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
767 / 21
Assessed value
$72,780
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #383894, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.

Questions about 638 47 Street

Who owns 638 47 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Hong Zhen.

Does 638 47 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 638 47 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 638 47 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 638 47 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.