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638 East 96 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-04755-0067Map

Owner of record: Kb Realty & Management LLC

638 East 96 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kb Realty & Management LLC. HPD has recorded 223 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
223
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
181

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 223

  • 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 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer system from building front to apt east wall in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose entrance door to lower hinges in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system no information at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door hinges at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose upper wall cabinets at east in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building intercom from building entrance to intercom panel at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty deadbolt locking device in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance to box at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch and hinge on door at public hall bulkhead to roof

    Jan 9, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding maximum allowable 130 degrees at sink, washbasin in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3F

    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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 3f6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3F6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at lower sash at the 2nd window from north at east in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3f6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3F6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective voice intercom with returned door buzzer system from the building 's entrance to the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3F6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3f6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3F6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3f6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3F6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum operating temperature of 130 f in the entire apartment located at apt 3f6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3F6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Jan 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the approx. 1 sq ft of mold at the ceramic tiles around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3f6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3F6

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to west wall in the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... underneath the sink at south wall less than 10 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17483435 issued 29-nov-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailboxes at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... underneath the sink at south wall less than 10 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor that is warped in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door ... in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at base cabinet sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 21

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 3F6

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 3F6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 3FAND3

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 32F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 11236

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 11236

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 11236

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 11236

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 11236

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 11236

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2F3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2F3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2F3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2F3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 2F

    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
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,560 ft²
Lot area
3,575 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
42
Block / lot
4755 / 67
Assessed value
$346,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #318708, last renewed Oct 21, 2025.

Questions about 638 East 96 Street

Who owns 638 East 96 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kb Realty & Management LLC.

Does 638 East 96 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 223 housing violations at this property.

Is 638 East 96 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 East 96 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 638 East 96 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.