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642 Kosciuszko Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03252-0017Map

Owner of record: Victor Crespo

642 Kosciuszko Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Victor Crespo. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on October 1, 2026. 29 of the 49 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
49
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 1, 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
6
About 100% 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 49

  • 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 ceiling dropped and spiraled staircase installed creating a bedroom above another (duplex). in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3L

    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 consisting of gas range converted to electric range. in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 3L

    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 consisting of gas range converted to electric range in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 2l under vacate order # 260839 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 3l under vacate order # 260839 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof

    Jun 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage at walls, ceiling, windows broken and plywood sealed. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 consisting of gas range converted to electric range in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 consisting of gas range converted to electric range in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    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 consisting of gas range converted to electric range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3R

    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 consisting of gas range converted to electric range in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower window sashes at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft atceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower window sashes at 1st window from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage at walls, ceiling, windows broken and plywood sealed. in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3L

    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 consisting of gas range converted to electric range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2R

    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.

    May 5, 2026

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 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.

    Nov 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    May 10, 2017

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at 3rd story

    May 15, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 3rd story

    May 11, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 11, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 11, 2013 · Apt 3R

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 3 sty east apt 3l south room velez 919 4666. located at apt 3l

    May 20, 1987 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 3 sty east apt 3l center south room velez 919 4666. located at apt 3l

    May 20, 1987 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east & west walls 3 sty east apt 3l center south room velez 919 4666. located at apt 3l

    May 20, 1987 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceilings center north room 3 sty west apt 3r scottburgh 919 1705. located at apt 3r

    May 20, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceilings south room 3 sty west apt 3r scottburgh 919 1705. located at apt 3r

    May 20, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall 3 sty east apt 3l center north room velez 919 4666. located at apt 3l

    May 20, 1987 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 8

  • Construction other optional

    Dob summons issued due to extensive fire smoke and water damage to apartments 2l & 3l along with damage to the exterior vinyl siding and roof as well as multiple damaged windows.

    Jun 12, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    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 - active

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, observed unpermitted electrical work done through out building. no permits or filing on dob now. conditions pose electrical safety and shock hazard. ecb issued for work without electrical

    Oct 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, observed installed mezzanine at front of apt 3l. no filing or documents on dob now for additional space created. ecb issued for construction work without permit., obtain permit

    Oct 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, observed two new gas water heaters installed in cellar. no permits on file for time of installation. ecb issued for working without permit., obtain permit

    Sep 23, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, observed storage of items at unsafe distance to electrical meters, and unsafe amount of garbage being stored in rear yard, and items being stored in hallway. conditions poses potential sh

    Sep 23, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed bulging unshielded, all-rubber flexible couplings installed at waste line. this material is improper for installation as it may leak or burst ecb issued for improper plumbing mat

    Sep 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed regular 90 degree pvc installed at waste line instead of sweep 90 degree pvc. installed piping does not have the gradual slope to allow for smooth waste discharge. ecb issued for

    Sep 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34769206n for work done w/o a permit created apt at cellar rem: correct conditions cited

    Apr 30, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply with commissioner order to correct conditions citied in 34769206n for creating apt at cellar w/o a permit remedy-correct conditions citied.

    Nov 19, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner order to file certificate of connection with d o b pursant to 28-204.2 for violation 34796207p remedy- file certificate of correction.

    Nov 19, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit work noted at cellar lvl erected full height partitions creating 5rm installed water & waste lines for a 3pc bath sink toilet shower residential sink & gas line for stove rem: obtain permits o

    Jul 17, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or dob records dob mdr #330762 indicates premises to be legally approved for a 6family cellar boiler & storage now premises converted to be a 7family

    Jul 17, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg deptartment records.cellar changed from ordinary use to an apt. partitions have been erected kitchen and bath room,facilities have

    Mar 30, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Janitor/super

    Nov 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Mar 14, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Mar 14, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Mar 4, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,469 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3252 / 17
Assessed value
$718,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #330762, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 642 Kosciuszko Street

Who owns 642 Kosciuszko Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Victor Crespo.

Does 642 Kosciuszko Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.

Is 642 Kosciuszko Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 642 Kosciuszko Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 642 Kosciuszko 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.