640 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01141-0046Map
Owner of record: Gage, Jennifer B
640 Classon Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gage, Jennifer B. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 14 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 22
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 · 24
- 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 4, 2026
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 20, 2025
Open — Info 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 9, 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.
Apr 9, 2024
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 22, 2023
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 22, 2023
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.
Feb 23, 2022
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.
Feb 23, 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 7, 2021
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 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 29, 2019
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 16, 2018
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 4, 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 8, 2015
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present
Nov 29, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at boiler room, basement
Dec 13, 2004
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises has been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises has been vacant since march 10, 1961.
Sep 8, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a telephone number at which the owner or a responsible person can be reached at all hours in the event of an emergency.
Sep 8, 1986
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Locks
Jan 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 13, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2004 · Apt BELL1
Close - General
Locks
Oct 25, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 25, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 25, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 25, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,940 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,450 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1141 / 46
- Assessed value
- $96,120
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #372567, last renewed Aug 13, 2024.
Questions about 640 Classon Avenue
Who owns 640 Classon Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gage, Jennifer B.
Does 640 Classon Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 640 Classon Avenue 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 640 Classon Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 640 Classon Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.