642 St Marks Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01226-0007Map

642 St Marks Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Genevieve Creary. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 32 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 37
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 7

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 6, 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 · 37

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 6, 2026
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
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 11, 2024
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 27, 2023
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 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
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 13, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Dec 1, 2017
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 - at public hall, 1st story
Dec 1, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south and west walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 3
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 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose closet door in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 3
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Nov 1, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose bannister from 2nd sty to 3rd sty
Nov 1, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of stove 3rd sty public hall
Nov 1, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit west window south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Nov 1, 2017
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose mechanical air vent at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 3
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
Nov 1, 2017
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
Nov 1, 2017
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
Nov 1, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Nov 1, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2017
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 25, 2017
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 25, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
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, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Oct 20, 2017 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 20, 2017 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 20, 2017 · Apt 3
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: 1905
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,816 ft²
Lot area: 1,568 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 308
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1226 / 7
Assessed value: $126,240
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #377289, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 642 St Marks Avenue

Who owns 642 St Marks Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Genevieve Creary.

Does 642 St Marks Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 642 St Marks 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 642 St Marks Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 642 St Marks Avenue?

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.