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640 Saratoga Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03536-0044Map

Owner of record: Jamal Williams

640 Saratoga Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Jamal Williams. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 19 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 37

  • 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, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jan 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash of 2nd window from north at east in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate on north heat riser at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

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

    Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of west window in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 6, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 6, 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 21, 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.

    Nov 7, 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 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 21, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose base cabinet at sink to south wall. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 21, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of expose wiring at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electircal outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity provided to fixtures at all stys. at public hall

    Feb 10, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity provided in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 10, 2003 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical service provide to the entire building

    Jan 29, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of illegal electrical hook-up from house main to apt in the entire apartment located at apt 2stf, 2nd story

    Jan 29, 2003 · Apt 2STF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2stf, 2nd story

    Jan 29, 2003 · Apt 2STF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bowel in the bathroom located at apt 2stf, 2nd story

    Jan 29, 2003 · Apt 2STF

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 28, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 12, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 12, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 12, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 12, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,960 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3536 / 44
Assessed value
$49,440
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #818236, last renewed Aug 20, 2024.

Questions about 640 Saratoga Avenue

Who owns 640 Saratoga Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jamal Williams.

Does 640 Saratoga Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 640 Saratoga 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 640 Saratoga Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 640 Saratoga Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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