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642 East 2 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05395-0014Map

Owner of record: 640 East Realty, LLC

642 East 2 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 37 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 640 East Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 227 housing violations here, most recently on September 28, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 39 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
227
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
177

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 28, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
39
About 100% of the building's 37 apartments
Up from 37 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 227

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the bathroom located at apt dd4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable knob at door preventing entrance to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt dd4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt C3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt C3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt C3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    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 closet from east at south wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt C3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 4th room from east located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt C3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt C3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt C3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt C3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at west section. at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at west section at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at west section at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt bb1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BB1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose washbasin to wall in the bathroom located at apt bb1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BB1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt dd4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt bb1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BB1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt dd4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wire glass pane at door at north at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at entrance of boiler room at basement

    Feb 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt dd4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt dd4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 4th from bottom at 3nd to 4rd story balcony at south wall at inner court at fire escape

    Feb 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt dd4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt dd4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt dd2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt DD2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt dd2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt DD2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, baby strollers and bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story, section ''west''

    Jan 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story, section ''west''

    Jan 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wired glass panel at fire door at north leading to the court at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock installed at fire door at north leading to the court at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt dd4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the kitchen located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt C3

    Open — Lead docs submitted, acceptable
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the bathroom located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the bathroom located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the kitchen located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the foyer located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate window guard at 2nd window from west at north in the 4th room from east located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    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 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 11, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Jun 11, 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 - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 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

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Gas piolit regulator is missing the vent limiter-safety valve is missing the body drain discharge pipe-waste oil in boiler room; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Nov 19, 2020 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35315464m issued on 6/11/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no compliance recorded.co

    Jul 26, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.no.fire stopping per bc712.3;27-345.observed three areas in cellar ceiling below apartment aa5 with removed or missing wallboard or plaster ceiling exposi

    Jun 11, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.observed replaced approximately 7 wood 3 x 10 flr beams in cellar ceiling below apartment #aa5.also observed four steel posts and two i beams installed as support in cellar.no permit on de

    Jun 11, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to notify dept/obtain permit prior to use/inst off c-hooks/outrigger beams in connection w/suspended scaffold. note: work in progress on c-hook rope suspended scaffold w/o notification from dob sccaffol

    Jun 14, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. note approx 12sf of bricks & concrete cornice above entrance has become displace & fell 4 stories to the ground. sections of bricks at numerous locations of exp#

    Jun 10, 2013 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is holes in fire rated cellar ceiling at various location. remedy:repair defective cellar ceiling.

    Feb 28, 1994

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 22, 2026 · Apt CC4

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt CC4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt DD2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt DD2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt CC4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt CC4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt CC4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt APTDD2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2026 · Apt DD4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt DD4

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt C3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt C5

    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 (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
37
Building area
37,600 ft²
Lot area
12,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
40
Block / lot
5395 / 14
Assessed value
$968,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #328152, last renewed Feb 17, 2026.

Questions about 642 East 2 Street

Who owns 642 East 2 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 640 East Realty, LLC.

Does 642 East 2 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 227 housing violations at this property.

Is 642 East 2 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 39 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 37 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 642 East 2 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 642 East 2 Street?

It has 37 residential units.

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