642 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-05026-0193Map
Owner of record: 642 Flatbush LLC
642 Flatbush Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 642 Flatbush LLC. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on September 26, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 70
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 48
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 70
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings ...
Sep 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox ... at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light switch at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing intercom system from building front to south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and south walls in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch and fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cabinet drawers at base in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cabinet doors at wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Dec 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18496113 issued 10-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — 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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 21, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Nov 21, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the front entrance to building , 1st story
Nov 21, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 24, 2022
Open — 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 8, 2021
Open — 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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 3, 2008
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 - 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
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- 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 12
- Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress for every floor. note: 2nd 3rd subdivided. 2class a apartment at 2nd floor and two apt at 3rd floor with no 2nd means of egress provided. no sprinkler or fire escape
Jun 30, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: interior partition walls erected subdeyiding apartment at 2nd and 3rd floor, converting 2 apartment into 4 apartments. before first obtaining approval from this department.
Jun 30, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occpancy as a dwelling for more than the legallyapproved number of families. noted:c of o # 63243 indicates a total of two apartments at 2nd and 3rd floor at time of inspection alt.at 2nd
Jun 30, 2008 · Penalty $16,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defects is brick work cracked and mortar joints missing at 3rd floor rear. leader pipe seperating and large gaps between window frames at 2nd and 3rd floor rear an ac
Jun 30, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. from one family dwelling at 3rd flr & 2nd flr: 2 family dwellings at 3rd flr and 2nd flr. all together from
Jun 12, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: built partitions created two apts at 3rd flr and 2 apts at 2nd flr. remedy: obtain permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Jun 12, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required. no second means of egress from two apts at third flr remaining balcony from fire escape has no ladder to the rear roof. also
Jun 12, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. hazardous on 1st floor partition walls removed and illegally erected at various locations removed fire stopping in ceiling new electrical wiring and panel boxes being install and new hang cei
Jan 28, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records noted: on the 2nd fl 7 rooms have been converted to sro's with locks on the doors preventing the other tenants access to the rear of premise
Aug 21, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families noted at first floor and one family per 2nd and 3rd floor residence now altered for occupancy by 10 families
Mar 27, 2002
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Operation of place of assemby at 1 story without a current permit remedy - discontinue occupancy until a current place of assemby permit has been obtained
May 19, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection. remedy: provide approved pa plans for inspection. operation of pa without a current permit. remedy: obtain a pa permit.
Dec 13, 1989 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 9, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 13, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 18, 2005 · Apt STORE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 18, 2005 · Apt STORE
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 2, 2005 · Apt STORE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 28, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 19, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 12, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 2, 2004 · Apt BASEM
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 24, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 2 FL
Close - General
Windows
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 2 FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 27, 2003 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2003 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 27, 2003 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5026 / 193
- Assessed value
- $580,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #384340, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 642 Flatbush Avenue
Who owns 642 Flatbush Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 642 Flatbush LLC.
Does 642 Flatbush Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.
Is 642 Flatbush 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 642 Flatbush Avenue built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 642 Flatbush Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.