639 President Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00955-0054Map
Owner of record: 639 President St HDFC
639 President Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 639 President St HDFC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 16 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 14
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 · 28
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape
Sep 23, 2025
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 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range at stove in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2L
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.
Mar 24, 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 - 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 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 18 more ↓
- 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.
Mar 1, 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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape building front
Jun 19, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of garbage cans stored under dropladder at front fire escape
Jun 19, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Apr 18, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 14, 2016
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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at the building front at fire escape
May 23, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at front of the building at fire escape
May 2, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling walls and wood work in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance bottom sash south window in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brown stone tread and platform at stairs building front
Dec 14, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof at rear.
May 17, 1988
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.
May 17, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar thru out.
Apr 20, 1981
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fireproof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 5th sty east apt.
Jul 25, 1978
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building apt 2r dryer ventilation correct to filte ration box not out side remedy; mainhtain buulding connect ventilation to outside
Nov 27, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Steam equalizer pipe leaking at boiler/combustion air 1/2 blocked/chimney base 1/2 full;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Aug 29, 2023 · Penalty $655
Active - Class - 2
New gas piping installed from building shutoff valve in cellar to all gas meters without a dob permit, obtain all permits; correct violation an submit the certificate of correction
Aug 29, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Lochinvar hwh has holes in the draft hood and is corroded/safety valve discharge pipe is incorrect/, maintain boiler; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Aug 29, 2023 · Penalty $655
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect is: hung plaster ceiling at 5th floor rear east (right) side apartment has collapsed. remedy: perform all repairs in a safe & lawful manner
Jul 27, 1993 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Fire-escape
May 11, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Fire-escape
Apr 3, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close
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- General
Windows
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 19, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 6,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 955 / 54
- Assessed value
- $1,012,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #334157, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.
Questions about 639 President Street
Who owns 639 President Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 639 President St HDFC.
Does 639 President Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 639 President 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 639 President Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 639 President Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.