638 Warren Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00937-0011Map
Owner of record: 638 Warren St Hsng Dv
638 Warren Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 638 Warren St Hsng Dv. HPD has recorded 141 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2025. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 141
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 47
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 141
- 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
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 12, 2024
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 - 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 2, 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.
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 - 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, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 1R
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.
Nov 30, 2017
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 16, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, 2nd door frame from east at south wall, 1st fireplace from south at west wall, north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 3rd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling electical light fixtue in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electical ceiling light fixtue in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 2nd from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 1, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electical outlet at the south wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, east wall, 1st wall cabinet from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall ceiling, 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st riser from south at west wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, north wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st riser from south at west wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 3rd door from east at south wall, 2nd door from east at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 30, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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 3, 2008
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39030396x issued on 10/15/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide uno
Apr 9, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39030396x issued on 1/5/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.unobstructed passageway.
Feb 12, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed public hallway / stairwell at 1st & 2nd floor level partially obstructed with household stuff and construction materials includes insulation. stove and sheetrock. also observed st
Oct 15, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg(walls)appurtenances. observed outside rear apt 1r 6-7 step stair,leaning against outer wall of apt not secured to ground,no handrails or safeguards not secured to bldg. remedy: maintain
Sep 15, 2016 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in nov#35154877x issued on 10/06/15 & to file a certificate of correction pursuantto 28-201.1,28,204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy:comply with commissioners
Jun 8, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35154877x issued on 10/6/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.for work w/o a permit.rem comply w/ the comm's orde
Mar 14, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35154877x issued on 10/6/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.for work w/o a permit @ apt#1l.rem comply w/ comm's
Jan 11, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35154877x issued on 10/6/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. no document file to remedy condition for full gut renovation
Nov 14, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit.work noted:full gut renovation in progress @apt 1l.partitions removed/erected new electrical for new recedded lighting @ceiling plumbing in kitchen removed,bathrm all h/c water & waste lines
Oct 6, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 28, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 28, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 28, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 12, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 22, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 28, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Jul 28, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2011 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2008 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Sep 17, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Sep 17, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Sep 17, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 3, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Sep 3, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2007 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 4L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | $500,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,024 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,750 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4D
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 937 / 11
- Assessed value
- $1,790,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #316138, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.
Questions about 638 Warren Street
Who owns 638 Warren Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 638 Warren St Hsng Dv.
Does 638 Warren Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 141 housing violations at this property.
Is 638 Warren 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 Warren Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 638 Warren 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.