# 640 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BBL 3011410046 · Block 1141 · Lot 46 · BIN 3027993  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/640-classon-avenue-3011410046  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

640 Classon Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3011410046) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1930, on a 2,450 sq ft lot zoned R6A. City tax records list the owner as GAGE, JENNIFER B; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated October 3, 2012 lists a price of $950,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,602,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 14 open HPD violations and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “640 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3011410046)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/640-classon-avenue-3011410046. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 14 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 5 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: GAGE, JENNIFER B
- Building class: S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,450 sq ft · Building area: 2,940 sq ft
- Zoning: R6A, C2-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,602,000, assessed value $96,120, tax class 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-10-03 from GF GLOBAL EQUITY & ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. to BETTERTON, THOMAS C; GAGE, JENNIFER B, stated price $950,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2011-03-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2011-03-28 from MSIMANGA, THEMBA  R to GF GOLBAL EQUITY  & ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2007-08-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2007-08-06 from HERMON, RY-ANN N to MSIMANGA, THEMBA, stated price $860,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-01-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-01-05 from PLUNKETT , SHAWN to HERMON , RY-ANN N, stated price $650,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1993-05-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1993-05-24 from 555 DEKALB AVE CORP to PLUNKETT, SHAWN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1989-03-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1989-03-15 from JONES, ERIC L to 555 DEKALB AVENUE CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1988-07-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-07-11 from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE to CITY OF NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 45 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-04-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-04-14 from SANTORA, SALVATORE to JONES, ERIC L, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-11-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-11-19 from SPADAFORA MILDRED to SANTORA SALVATORE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 302194097 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL NEW PLUMBING WITH MINOR PARTITION WORKS AT 1ST FLOOR AS PER PLAN, FILE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT I# 300287366. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS & OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1993-07-28 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300287366 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REDUCE OCCUPANCY TO STORE & 2 FAMILIES. REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES AT UP ER FLOORS. PARTITION WORK AT ALL FLOORS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-05-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 300287366: Alteration. Issued 2010-05-05, expires 2011-03-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-03-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302194097: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2007-03-15, expires 2008-03-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-03-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302194097: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2007-03-13, expires 2008-08-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1993-09-20 | n/a (RE-ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300287366: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1993-09-20, expires 1993-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1993-09-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300287366: Alteration. Issued 1993-09-20, expires 1994-03-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1993-09-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300287366: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1993-09-20, expires 1994-04-05. | 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC: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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-20 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-06-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC: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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC: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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-03-22 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC: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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-02-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC: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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC: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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2014-12-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2040 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 100 WATTS MINIMUM REQUIRED, LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2004-12-20 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM, BASEMENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2004-12-20 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2003-11-17 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DOOR KNOB IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2003-11-17 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES , IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2003-11-17 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1961-07-19 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class I violation (Class I): D26-35.01 ADM CODE ABOVE PREMISES HAS BEEN VACANT AND UNTENANTED EXCEPT FOR CARETAKER FOR 60 DAYS OR MORE, AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL A NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN OBTAINED. PREMISES HAS BEEN VACANT SINCE MARCH 10, 1961.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | 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 |
| 2025-11-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-10-15 | 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 |
| 2025-10-08 | 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 |
| 2023-09-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 2ND. Unpaid balance $1,200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Construction. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Air Quality – Dust from Construction. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Adjacent Buildings Not Protected. | erm2-nwe9 |

## 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 GAGE, JENNIFER B. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2012-10-03 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2012-10-03). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2012-10-03 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2012-10-03). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2024-08-13 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Thomas Betterton, business city Los Angeles. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-08-13 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Lane Sell. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-08-13 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Thomas Betterton, business city Los Angeles. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-08-13 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Jennifer Gage, business city Los Angeles. | feu5-w2e2 |

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