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637 Bay Ridge Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05866-0070Map

Owner of record: Ssw 637 LLC

637 Bay Ridge Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ssw 637 LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on October 17, 2025.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Oct 17, 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 · 23

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Oct 17, 2025

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 2R

    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 = 6; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 2R

    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 = 6; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 6; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 20, 2016 · Apt 1F

    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 boiler room and at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 23, 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.

    Oct 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Sep 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar front west rear & east.

    Jul 11, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator 2 sty public hall r27.

    Jun 19, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts front r28.

    Jun 19, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear & east yards r29.

    Jun 19, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Jan 14, 1985 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jan 14, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 13, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: use of prohibited hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j)at driveway exit passageway keyed padlock secures gate which is exit discharge from rear of property.

    Dec 1, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain unobstructed exit passageway.failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:passageway obstructed by key operated lock installed on exit gate.rem:remove obstruction.

    Oct 13, 2015 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit at the basement level they have build one a class apt with kitchen shower toilet and one bedroom with no permits remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition

    Nov 27, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2012 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 1R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,198 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
5866 / 70
Assessed value
$407,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #356185, last renewed Jul 10, 2026.

Questions about 637 Bay Ridge Avenue

Who owns 637 Bay Ridge Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ssw 637 LLC.

Does 637 Bay Ridge Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 637 Bay Ridge 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 637 Bay Ridge Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 637 Bay Ridge Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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