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640 Hawthorne Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04823-0013Map

Owner of record: James, Andre

640 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 James, Andre. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 26 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 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 · 43

  • 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 18, 2025

    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

    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 25, 2024

    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 10, 2024

    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 17, 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 4, 2022

    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.

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 30, 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 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
  • 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 8, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 8, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st living room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling closet at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective ms> leid. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell systen entrance street to in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak recess around sky light bulk-head at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls bulk-head at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked

    Dec 21, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock front entrance door to bldg

    Dec 20, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to building.

    Apr 3, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Feb 18, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Feb 18, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door street to vestibule.

    Feb 18, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bulkhead over 2 sty public hall stairs.

    Feb 18, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective flashing roof front.

    Feb 18, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Feb 18, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system locked door 1 sty to cellar.

    Feb 18, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door street to 1 sty vestibule.

    Feb 18, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing r11.

    Feb 18, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing r12.

    Feb 18, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing fresh air vent cover at west courtyard.

    Jul 2, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cement paving at west court yard.

    Jul 2, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 28, 2010 · 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
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 / 13
Assessed value
$70,620
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333457, last renewed Dec 11, 2025.

Questions about 640 Hawthorne Street

Who owns 640 Hawthorne Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is James, Andre.

Does 640 Hawthorne Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 640 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 640 Hawthorne Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 640 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.