637 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01620-0076Map
Owner of record: Bedstuy Ventures LLC
637 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bedstuy Ventures LLC. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 73
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 44
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 73
- 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
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.
Sep 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox sign missing
Sep 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 13, 2025
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 sign missing
Sep 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing
Sep 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings sign missing
Sep 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Sep 13, 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.
Mar 23, 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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south and north walls approx 12 sq ft in the private hallway located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin mosquito in the entire apartment located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13738906 issued 23-jul-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 30, 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 18, 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 27, 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 10, 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 9, 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 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective hand rail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 13, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric fixture atwes t wall at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 15, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st closet from north at east wall wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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) east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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, north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 from north at east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , north wall, east wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at souith closet in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st closet from east at south wall wall, 1st radiator from west at north wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster at fire retardant material at ceiling and north, east, west, south walls at public hall stairs
Dec 15, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection (leak in wash base) in bathroom in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
May 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 17, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 26, 2010 · Apt BASEM
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 26, 2010 · Apt BASEM
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 26, 2010 · Apt BASEM
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 26, 2010 · Apt BASEM
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 26, 2010 · Apt BASEM
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 6, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 6, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Mold
Jun 6, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 6, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 6, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Locks
Mar 24, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Doors
Mar 24, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 25, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 25, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 25, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1620 / 76
- Assessed value
- $100,320
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #354327, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 637 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 637 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bedstuy Ventures LLC.
Does 637 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.
Is 637 Lexington 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 637 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 637 Lexington 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.