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639 Foster Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-05428-0092Map

Owner of record: 639 Foster Avenue Realty LLC

639 Foster Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 2019 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 639 Foster Avenue Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on January 9, 2026. 1 of the 48 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
67

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 9, 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
7
About 32% of the building's 22 apartments
Down from 10 in 2021

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 · 48

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 402, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 402

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 402, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 402

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 402, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 402

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 403, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 403

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 square feet at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 103, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16082006 issued 07-jul-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 103

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 square feet at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 103, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 103

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 103, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 103

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing metal wire/cords holding fire door at heat riser at all public hall stairs at all stories

    Jul 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of inoperable ( sealed up) fire door to stairs at north wall at public hall, 6th story

    Jul 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Jun 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt 102

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall approximately 6 sq ft at laundry room original violation 14670795 issued 12-nov-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall approximately 6 sq ft at laundry room

    Nov 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of orange safety caps at fire sprinklers at west wall (total of two) at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing knob at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 101

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative ventalation system at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 101

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 101

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 101

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing knob at entrance door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 101

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ... at compactor closet, 1st story

    Oct 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approximately 2 sq ft in the 1st room from north located at apt 102, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 102

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approximately 2 sq ft in the 1st room from north located at apt 102, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14636465 issued 18-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 102

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Oct 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approximately 4 sq ft in the 1st room from north at east located at cellar apt 102, 2nd cellar apt from south at west original violation 14611200 issued 09-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt 102

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west and north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at cellar apt 102, 2nd cellar apt from south at west

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt 102

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approximately 4 sq ft in the 1st room from north at east located at cellar apt 102, 2nd cellar apt from south at west

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt 102

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at cellar apt 102, 2nd cellar apt from south at west

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt 102

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west and north walls approximately 8 sq ft in the 1st room from north at west located at cellar apt 102, 2nd cellar apt from south at west

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt 102

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at cellar apt 102, 2nd cellar apt from south at west

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt 102

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west and north walls approximately 8 sq ft in the 1st room from north at west located at cellar apt 102, 2nd cellar apt from south at west original violation 14611202 issued 09-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt 102

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at public hall stairs

    Oct 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sq ft at west wall and 5 sq ft at south wall at public hall stairs

    Oct 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sq ft at west wall and 5 sq ft at south wall at public hall stairs original violation 14603001 issued 06-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall stairs

    Oct 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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

    Sep 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Sep 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Sep 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... east wall approxmately 15 sq ft in the 1st room from north located at apt 103, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 103

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sq ft at west wall and floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 14530313 issued 03-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 101

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 101

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sq ft at west wall and floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 101

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 102, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 102

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in kitchen located at apt 102, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 102

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. at the time of inspection,i observed active construction site at 6 sty new bldg. also i observed instslled temporary platform

    Apr 2, 2020 · Penalty $620

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3309.14 protection of windows. at the time of inspection on active construction site(6 sty nb)i observed windows at adjacent property exp#2 had no protection failure to provide windows protection creates

    Apr 2, 2020 · Penalty $620

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3314.1 supported scaffold does not meet code specification. at the time of inspection,i observed active construction site. supported scaffold in place. erected supported scaffold missing guardrails system

    Apr 2, 2020 · Penalty $620

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved design drawings noted at the tiem of my inspection on an active jobsite of six story buidling i observed workers tying rebar together next to the wall of adjacent property at e

    Jan 8, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. at the time of inspection i observed proposed. 5 sty basement,penthouse& cellar new bldg w/no work present. i also observed job site fence is

    Sep 13, 2019 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 204

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 204

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 204

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 204

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 204

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 204

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 204

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 204

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 204

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 601

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 402

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 402

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 603

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 403

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 2, 2023 · Apt 103

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 602

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt 103

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 101

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 101

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 102

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 102

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 102

    Open
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 102

    Open
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 102

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 102

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 102

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 102

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built
2019
Floors
6
Residential units
22
Building area
14,535 ft²
Lot area
5,017 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
45
Block / lot
5428 / 92
Assessed value
$1,241,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #389533, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.

Questions about 639 Foster Avenue

Who owns 639 Foster Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 639 Foster Avenue Realty LLC.

Does 639 Foster Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 639 Foster Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 32% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 639 Foster Avenue built?

City records list 2019 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 639 Foster Avenue?

It has 22 residential units.

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