# 638 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BBL 3011410045 · Block 1141 · Lot 45 · BIN 3027992  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/638-classon-avenue-3011410045  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

638 Classon Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3011410045) is a 6-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1930, on a 2,875 sq ft lot zoned R6A. City tax records list the owner as CLASSON DEVELOPMENT LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated October 31, 2007 lists a price of $1,150,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,148,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were seven 311 requests in the past 12 months and 12 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “638 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3011410045)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/638-classon-avenue-3011410045. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Prospect Heights: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/prospect-heights

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/prospect-heights/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/prospect-heights/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/prospect-heights/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/prospect-heights/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/prospect-heights/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 7 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: CLASSON DEVELOPMENT LLC
- Building class: S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 4
- Units: 6 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 2,875 sq ft · Building area: 7,190 sq ft
- Zoning: R6A, C2-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,148,000, assessed value $966,600, tax class 2B
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-10-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2007-10-31 from BAM MANAGEMENT CO. B LLC; BAM MANAGEMENT CO. A LLC to CLASSON DEVELOPMENT LLC, stated price $1,150,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-12-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-12-27 from BAM MANAGEMENT CO. LLC to BAM MANAGEMENT CO. A LLC; BAM MANAGEMENT CO. B LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-03-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-03-26 from B A M MANAGEMENT COMPANY to B A M MANAGEMENT COLLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1988-11-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-11-30 from ROBINSON, SALLY to B.A.M. MANAGEMENT CO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-01-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-01-08 from LEE, CHUCK Y to ROBINSON, SALLY R, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-12-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-12-30 from TAZZETTA MARY; CAPUTO ROSE; BARTOLOMEO MARY; TAZZETTA ALBERT; SERRA JUSTINE; CERCIELLO FANNIE to LEE CHUCK Y, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-12-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-12-10 from SERRA JUSTINE to BARTOLOMEO MARY; CERCIETTO FANNIE; TAZZETTA MARY; TAZZETTA ALBERT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310072006: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2008-02-14, expires 2009-02-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-01-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310072006: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2008-01-07, expires 2008-03-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

No records found.

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-07-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-05-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Police: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-12-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-03-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-28 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAY. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1R): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-12-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Electric – Power Outage; Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-11-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-11-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Plumbing – Radiator. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-02-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only; Plumbing – Radiator. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-02-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Plumbing – Basin/Sink. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-02-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-07-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Safety – Fire Escape; Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-06-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1R): Flooring/Stairs – Floor. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-06-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-03-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4R): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-10-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1L): Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-06-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Condition – Defective Hardware. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: WATER LEAK – HEAVY FLOW. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1). | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 19. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3011410045/complaints

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as CLASSON DEVELOPMENT LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2007-10-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2007-10-31). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Abraham Herman, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Shie Lefkowitz, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (CLASSON DEVELOPMENT LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Abe Herman. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Abraham Herman, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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