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638 Humboldt Street

Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02686-0059Map

Owner of record: 638 Humboldt Street LLC

638 Humboldt Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 638 Humboldt Street LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 8 of the 21 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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
3
About 50% of the building's 6 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 21

  • 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 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at door , 1st story

    Dec 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 missing , 1st story

    Dec 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 2025

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 10, 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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 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.

    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 30, 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 18, 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 3L

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 5, 2026$560,000Rentals - walkup apartments6

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,190 ft²
Lot area
2,450 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2686 / 59
Assessed value
$756,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333037, last renewed Aug 21, 2024.

Questions about 638 Humboldt Street

Who owns 638 Humboldt Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 638 Humboldt Street LLC.

Does 638 Humboldt Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 638 Humboldt Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 638 Humboldt Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 638 Humboldt Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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