638 Cleveland Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04064-0039Map
Owner of record: Williams, Remi
638 Cleveland Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Williams, Remi. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 57
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 100
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 57
- IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal-up for all accessible openings in the entire apartment located at apt cella
Nov 23, 2015 · Apt CELLA
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for ..
Nov 16, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at kitchen sink , bathtub, wash basing and water closet in the kitchen located at cellar apt cc
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt CC
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible range in the kitchen located at cellar apt cc
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt CC
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the - floor at basement
May 27, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage and water at cellar floor
May 21, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at cellar
May 21, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the accumulation of raw sewage and water basement floor at basement
May 7, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling near skylight. at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 15, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Jan 15, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at kitchen at cellar
Jan 15, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections kitchen sink, washbasin, water closet, bath tub. at cellar
Jan 15, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at tee branch connection at ceiling cellar at boiler room
Mar 1, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive extention cords in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen and bath room in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen and bath room in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall approx 15 sq. ft. at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 3, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 3, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall approx 10 sq. ft. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ,, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ,, in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 22, 2016
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35176586n issued on 08/27/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for unlawful tampered w/posted stop work order sticker.
Oct 22, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfull act tampered w.removed or defaced a written posted swo.comply w.the commissioner's order.rem:aggravated recurring penalty will follow if the notice of swo is removed again.
Aug 27, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.found @the time of inspection;gut rehab on 2flrs-ist&2nd flrs;one man @work prep sanding gwb walls for painting finish.no recently issued perits on dob records.work is approx 95%complete erect
Jun 22, 2016 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:failure to comply with law for drainage system per pc 702.1,27-911 at time of inspection i observed main house trap clogged causing raw sewage floor in bsmt rem
May 19, 2014 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records partitions erected creating use of rooms for living full kitchen with gas range & kitchen sink also full bathroom with water closet wash basin & bathtu
Jan 15, 2014 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 1
B154,3b,51,50a,b. 50a- flue pipe needs support. 50b- flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney.
Oct 23, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
B154,36,32a,15,16,19b,34b,38,24b,21a,51,3b,50a,b,c. 50a- exposed wooodbeams in boiler room. 50b-separate control from 1/4" line.50c-do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immediatelycorrected
Oct 23, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
B101,50a. 50a- no work permit filed w/dob for the oil fired weil mclain boiler.
Oct 23, 2013 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.note:as per hpd record#222314 which indicates2 stories 2 units.at time of inspection.cellar arranged as full classa
Sep 12, 2012 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. note: interior partition walls erected at cellar creating 1 room arranged for sleeping space. kitchen and bathroom completed w/plumbing work for gas & water pipes @ cellar level. remedy: obtain
Sep 12, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 15, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 15, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 15, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 15, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 15, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 15, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt BASE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt BASE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt BASE
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt BASE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 8, 2015 · Apt BASE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 22, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,338 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4064 / 39
- Assessed value
- $51,120
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #816851, last renewed Oct 31, 2017.
Questions about 638 Cleveland Street
Who owns 638 Cleveland Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Williams, Remi.
Does 638 Cleveland Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.
Is 638 Cleveland Street 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 Cleveland Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 638 Cleveland Street?
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.