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640 Halsey Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01667-0016Map

Owner of record: 640 Halsey Development LLC

640 Halsey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 640 Halsey Development LLC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on August 22, 2024. 20 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 22, 2024

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 · 38

  • A

    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.

    Aug 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Aug 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance door to the apartment wall panel in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration statement for building.

    Dec 12, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall night inspection.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    May 7, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty apt 3rd floor bathroom & kitchen. , section '' ''

    Dec 13, 1979 · Apt 3RD

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty apt 2 er1. , section '' ''

    Dec 7, 1979 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose light fixture rear yard.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots all stys rear.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors all stys pub hall on wall at or near stairs.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 & 2 sty pub hall.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening scuttle cover at roof er1.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of rolled carpeting basement pub hall.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bottom of cellar stair enclosure.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting cellar.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar cellar clg throughout.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.05 adm code post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 frame missing.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wood ballusters at 1 to 2 sty public halls.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at scuttle ladder 2 sty public hall.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of clothes line at 2 sty public hall.

    Nov 30, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 28, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Nov 28, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 27, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 26, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 25, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2009 · Apt 2

    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 (C3)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,652 ft²
Lot area
1,842 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1667 / 16
Assessed value
$542,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #372787, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 640 Halsey Street

Who owns 640 Halsey Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 640 Halsey Development LLC.

Does 640 Halsey Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 640 Halsey 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 640 Halsey Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 640 Halsey Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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