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639 Wilson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03436-0001Map

Owner of record: Bencosme Realty Corp.

639 Wilson Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1907 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bencosme Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 8 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
80

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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

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 · 40

  • 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 6, 2026

    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.

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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 26, 2024

    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 12, 2024

    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 17, 2023

    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 27, 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 7, 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.

    Mar 2, 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 13, 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 31, 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.

    Nov 30, 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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance, lower sash at east 1 window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance, lower sash at window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective countebalance, lower sash at south 2 window in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make openable; south 1 window in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal nosing at landing at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 28, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 28, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect exterior brick work out of plum from 3rd sty to roof parapet wall at rear north side of building.

    Nov 23, 2009

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling, north wall, south wall, west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) picture moulding at east wall, east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, south wall, north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 17, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 26

  • 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

    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 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Stop work,comply with swo,make safe,call dob @ 718-802-3685

    May 28, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 25, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    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

    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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Aug 1, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Unknown

    Draft stat missing

    Aug 1, 1991 · Penalty $125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 28, 2016 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 29, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 29, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 29, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 29, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 29, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • General

    Floor

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 19, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 19, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1907
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
5,412 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3436 / 1
Assessed value
$496,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #369806, last renewed Dec 26, 2024.

Questions about 639 Wilson Avenue

Who owns 639 Wilson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bencosme Realty Corp..

Does 639 Wilson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 639 Wilson 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 639 Wilson Avenue built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 639 Wilson Avenue?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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