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626 Remsen Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-04710-0068Map

Owner of record: Kenneth A. Richards

626 Remsen Avenue is a two-family home built in 1945 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Kenneth A. Richards. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 13 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 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 · 17

  • 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 25, 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    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.

    Nov 28, 2023

    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.

    Nov 17, 2022

    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

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    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.

    Oct 30, 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.

    Dec 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash windows . in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum of 130 degrees , hot water found to be 164 degrees . in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd. story apt. 2. er-1.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock on security storm door entrance 2nd. story apt. 2.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures kitchen 2nd. story apt. 2. er-1.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar front.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru/out kitchen and bathroom.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures cooking range 2 sty. apt. 2 kitchen. er-1.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 3

    Rca was issued on 4/18/2023 by inspector badge # 3230 for fence exceeds permitted height. rca not corrected. observed at expo. #1 , front yard fence ( brick and metal) approx. 6ft. in height, exceeding required

    Nov 27, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Fence exceeds permitted height note at the time of my insepction observed fence with height of approxmately 4ft 10 inches erected at exposure 1 at the above location in violation of nyc fence height requirement

    Jul 21, 2021

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit note garage door illegally removed and a full brick wall with a window approx 1'x 2'and a door approx habitable.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or obtain a permit to restore to prior

    Jul 30, 2004 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: at basement level garage door removed and brick wall converted in its place. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible (or) restore to prior legal use for condition.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2016 · Apt 2

    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
1945
Floors
1
Residential units
2
Building area
2,438 ft²
Lot area
3,050 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
42
Block / lot
4710 / 68
Assessed value
$67,620
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #816425, last renewed Sep 9, 2019.

Questions about 626 Remsen Avenue

Who owns 626 Remsen Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kenneth A. Richards.

Does 626 Remsen Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 626 Remsen 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 626 Remsen Avenue built?

City records list 1945 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 626 Remsen 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.