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638 Hawthorne Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04823-0012Map

Owner of record: Majesky, Dov B

638 Hawthorne Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Majesky, Dov B. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on March 23, 2023. 23 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 23, 2023

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 · 33

  • 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 23, 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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Apr 9, 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 18, 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.

    Nov 24, 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.

    Nov 9, 2016

    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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of the expose baseboard radiator fins creating a cut hazard in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south

    May 1, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    May 1, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 1, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south

    May 1, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south

    May 1, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south

    May 1, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the public hall 2 sty to room bulkhead er1.

    Feb 23, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 2 sty public hall er1.

    Feb 23, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling 2 sty public hall er1.

    Feb 23, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling north room 2 sty rear apt 2r er1. located at apt 2r

    Feb 23, 1996 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchen 2 sty rear apt 2r er1. located at apt 2r

    Feb 23, 1996 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling south room 2 sty rear apt 2r er1. located at apt 2r

    Feb 23, 1996 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 2 sty rear apt 2r thru out. located at apt 2r

    Feb 23, 1996 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceilings & walls public hall all floors.

    Feb 23, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect brick wall bldg front cracked extending from basement to 1 sty.

    Feb 23, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 2 sty south apt 2c. , section '' ''

    Sep 4, 1990 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing faucet handles washbasin 2 sty south apt 2c bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 4, 1990 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty south apt 2c. , section '' ''

    Sep 4, 1990 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 2 sty pub hall to stair bulkhead door.

    Oct 22, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar front.

    Oct 22, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to bulkhead roof.

    Oct 22, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of antenna wire causing trip hazard center roof.

    Oct 22, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Oct 22, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Sep 15, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 19, 1996

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • General

    Window guards

    Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 30, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C0)
Year built
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,520 ft²
Lot area
2,700 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
4823 / 12
Assessed value
$66,120
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #373361, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.

Questions about 638 Hawthorne Street

Who owns 638 Hawthorne Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Majesky, Dov B.

Does 638 Hawthorne Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 638 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 638 Hawthorne Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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