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638 Bedford Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02210-0038Map

Owner of record: Yeshivath Kehilath Yaikov INC

638 Bedford Avenue is a school building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11249. The owner of record is Yeshivath Kehilath Yaikov INC. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on April 7, 2021. 40 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
34
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 7, 2021

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 · 48

  • 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 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 7, 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 29, 2019

    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 16, 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 20, 2017

    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 3, 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 7, 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 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

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

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail stair 2 to 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement wall east boiler room cellar.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint bay window all stys bldg front.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs pub hall all stys.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose 3rd and 4th tread up stair 1st to 2nd sty pub hall.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing fire proof self closing door to boiler room cellar.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceramic wall tile vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 4 window from east removed and sealed with brick 2 sty level bldg south.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys front.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 60 watt bulb front entrance to bldg.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration brick wall removed air conditioner installed 1 sty center south building.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone cement front north building.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door cellar entrance to 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal cornice roof front and south.

    Aug 4, 1988

    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 all balconies at south.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 3 & 4 sty public halls.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective metal bulkhead door to roof.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick work chimney roof southeast.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose 6 wood tread up stair 3 to 4 sty public halls.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling cellar thru out.

    Aug 4, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting boiler room cellar.

    Oct 7, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 7, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar front.

    Oct 7, 1985

    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 iron grating 3 to 4 sty balcony front of bldg over stair opening.

    Oct 7, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles pub hall to 4 sty bulkhead.

    Oct 7, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriages 1st sty pub hall.

    Oct 7, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Oct 7, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the tar paper & tar cans rear roof.

    Oct 7, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front west areaway of bldg.

    Sep 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose tread 6 up from 3 to 4 sty pub hall stair.

    Sep 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors stair bulkhead to roof.

    Sep 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys pub hall.

    Sep 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 3 and 4 sty pub halls.

    Sep 19, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 34

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 22, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 22, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 22, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Unpermitd wrk left 5-stry wood/steel/concrete/masonry school bldg, structurally compromisd w hazrds:uncertifid wrk, unbracd columns, inadequate support, damaged walls/foundation. remedy: comply w code, hire nys pe to stabilize, shore site & file protection dwgs. start wrk under permit by 12/27/24

    Nov 27, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Srtucture rendered non compliant due to steel beams being erected on roof without protection plan.

    Nov 20, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 14, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Cease use

    Jan 14, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately,make site safe (can't determine amount of wo rk completed)

    Apr 11, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Upon inspection of an active 6 story alt construction site i observed work contrary to the approved site safety plans. inadequate street storage protection. jersey barriers do not fully enclose material and are

    Jul 14, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Upon inspection i observed a sidewalk shed installed at exposure 1 and upon request to see the following documents to be kept/maintained on site (sidewalk shed daily inspection log, sidewalk shed installation l

    Jul 14, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Gc fail to file certificate of correction with the department of building. no corrective measures on record for violation# 39534557r

    Jul 30, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Gc fail to file certificate of correction with the department of building. no corrective measures on record for violation# 39534557r.

    Jun 5, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed violation# 39534557r for obstruction of egress issued on 11/21/2024, upon review the department records ( bis & dob now) observed no compliance recorded to file a certificate of correction and also ob

    Apr 9, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Respondent failed to correct violating condition and file for a certificate of correction pursuant to ac 28-204.4 for violation no. 39534560h issued dated 11/20/2024. at time of inspection, i observed inactive

    Jan 15, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Respondent failed to correct violating condition and file for a certificate of correction pursuant to ac 28-204.4 for violation no. 39534559k issued dated 11/20/2024. at time of inspection, i observed inactive

    Jan 15, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Respondent failed to correct violating condition and file for a certificate of correction pursuant to ac 28-204.4 for violation no. 39534557r issued dated 11/20/2024. at time of inspection, i observed inactive

    Jan 15, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed alteration for addition of structural steel construction on a private school while egress obstructed egress. fire escape from 4th floor to 3rd floor roof level leading into the school area without any

    Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    New addition at 5th floor & roof play area on e existing community building. observed atoi site closed no ongoing construction activity upon inspection at roof level was noted all kind of debris like wood metal

    Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Observed alteration for addition of extra floors built of structural steel and @ cellar level on a private school. upon reviewing the department records observed that no permit issued for structural work @ cell

    Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed alteration for addition of extra floors built of structural steel in progress, also observed that sidewalk shed deck extension over entrance @ exposure 4 was not built per code and debris netting in us

    Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    28.104.7.1,bc1603.1)construction plans are not adequate in that they are not complete & of sufficient clarity to indicate entire nature & extent of proposed work.inadequate & extent of proposed work.inadequate

    Sep 16, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans note application#301744888 which expires 5/26/05 and approved plans indicate excavate cellar as per plans shoring and underpinning now throughout cellar full partition

    Nov 9, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
School building (W2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
—
Building area
32,698 ft²
Lot area
7,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2210 / 38
Assessed value
$1,669,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338700, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 638 Bedford Avenue

Who owns 638 Bedford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yeshivath Kehilath Yaikov INC.

Does 638 Bedford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 638 Bedford 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 638 Bedford Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

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