639 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-05042-0009Map
Owner of record: 639 Flatbush LLC
639 Flatbush Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 639 Flatbush LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on July 14, 2026. 14 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 34
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 37
- 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 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 7
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 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 3
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 incorrect information at public hall, 1st story
Jun 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Jun 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper escutcheon plate at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 3
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 20, 2025
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 27, 2024
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 10, 2024
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at boiler room at cellar
Jan 14, 2022
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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at building roof at cornice
Nov 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 7, 2004 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar and ceramic tile floor at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2004 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at public hall, 1st story
Jan 17, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor vestibule and 1 sty public hall
Jun 16, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code make safe by properly repairing the structural defect 3 by 10 wood beams cellar ceiling center.
May 14, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
May 7, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, boiler cellar front north.
Dec 26, 1979
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - 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
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
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 28, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Floor
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Floor
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Floor
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close
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- General
Windows
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 11, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 11, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 3, 2011 · Apt BASE
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 10,284 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,601 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5042 / 9
- Assessed value
- $772,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #347226, last renewed Mar 10, 2026.
Questions about 639 Flatbush Avenue
Who owns 639 Flatbush Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 639 Flatbush LLC.
Does 639 Flatbush Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 639 Flatbush Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 639 Flatbush Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 639 Flatbush Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.