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1647 Union Street

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01395-0063Map

Owner of record: Rechovos Estates LLC

1647 Union Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 27 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Rechovos Estates LLC. HPD has recorded 241 housing violations here, most recently on September 14, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 27 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
241
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
700

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 14, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
27
About 100% of the building's 27 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 241

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the closet at north in the private hallway located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the closet at north in the private hallway located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose eletrical panel cover at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings through out in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shutoff valve in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room

    Feb 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room

    Jan 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in closet in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4A

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room

    Apr 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective knob at radiator shutoff valve at south and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination electrical light fixtures at ceiling vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of cabinets, sink and countertop at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose marble tread 2nd from bottom at 2nd intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Feb 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 east at south wall door frame, 2nd closet from east at south wall door, 2nd closet from east at south wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) north wall, south wall, west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door in the foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 3, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 3, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute tenant protection plan. note:at time of inspection,observed work being performed under the aforementioned job #. by code it is required that the tpp should be posted and or distrib

    Aug 21, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. bc3303.10 tenant protection plan not being completed with. noted:at time of inspection,observed work being performed under the aforementioned job #. gc not complying w/heralth requirements section of the

    Aug 21, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights. note:at time of inspection,observed work being performed under the aforementioned job #. by code it is required that the scbofr should be posted o

    Aug 21, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved construction documents. note: at time of inspection,observed work being performed under the aforementioned job #. gc did not have approved plans on site at time of inspection.

    Aug 21, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fgc 404. piping &/or equipment installed improperly in the kitchen of apt 4c gas pipe @stove location had 2-gas outlets which should only have 1-gas connection.stove was not connected @time of insp due to gas l

    Aug 6, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldgs records class "a" apt created @ cellar partitions erected creating rooms fixtures present.rem:discontinue illegal use of amended c of o vacate #81807

    Jun 2, 2010

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2024 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 10, 2024 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 3E

    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 (C1)
Year built
1923
Floors
4
Residential units
27
Building area
32,300 ft²
Lot area
9,790 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
309
Council district
35
Block / lot
1395 / 63
Assessed value
$454,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #369157, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 1647 Union Street

Who owns 1647 Union Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rechovos Estates LLC.

Does 1647 Union Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 241 housing violations at this property.

Is 1647 Union Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 27 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 27 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1647 Union Street built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1647 Union Street?

It has 27 residential units.

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