686 Greenwich Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00630-0021Map
Owner of record: Mo-Hak Associates LLC
686 Greenwich Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1869 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 42 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Mo-Hak Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 84 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 84
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 108
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 84
- ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room locked at basement at boiler room
Jan 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing stopper at building entrance door , 1st story
Jan 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing stopper at vestibule door , 1st story
Jan 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at cellar
Jan 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 4th apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 4th apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 4, 2022 · Apt 5B
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
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 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall and the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 1C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 1C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing covers/caps at electrical outlets at public hall, 1st story
Feb 27, 2019
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
May 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment entrance located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
May 2, 2018 · Apt BB
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5f, 5th story, 4th apartment from north at east
May 2, 2018 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
Oct 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape at building front
May 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at east stack, building front at fire escape
Feb 13, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. , 1st story
Nov 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall , 1st story
Nov 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 at public hall , 1st story
Nov 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story
Nov 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story
Nov 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at the door of the building entrance.
Jan 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing standards on north and south return rails ,on 2,3,4,5th sty balcony ,front east south at party wall balcony
Nov 28, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing standards on north and south return rails ,on 2,3,4,5th sty balcony ,front east north at party wall balcony
Nov 28, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front east center at party wall balcony
Nov 28, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 3,4,5th sty balcony ,front east center at fire escape
Nov 28, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front east center at fire escape
Nov 28, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2006 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder ,, at fire escape at east
Feb 11, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 2nd sty east balcony at fire escape
Dec 29, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 11, 2004 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty southwest apt 1j swartz. , section '' ''
Apr 26, 1996 · Apt 1J
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department water damaged ceiling entrance foyer 1 sty southwest apt 1j. , section '' ''
Apr 26, 1996 · Apt 1J
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator at south wall 1 sty north apt 1c lower duplex. , section '' ''
Jan 23, 1994 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective at 5 sty 1 from northeast apt 5f herr. , section '' ''
Jan 23, 1991 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door to vestibule.
Jan 7, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to bldg.
Dec 12, 1990
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 22
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 5, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 18, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 2, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 29, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at time of inspection plumbing and electrical work including shower body, drains and sub flr and electrical roughing in apts 1g,1h,2h,3g, and 4g. stop all work! make site safe!
Jul 26, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
08v01,15d06,40o02,29j01,42m06,21m07,56y13,17d06,61d06,10h10,70o02,34o02.(40o)clean m/room-dirty oil fill rags).(42m)controller-covers(secure).(61d)secure emt pipe connection(pipe from m/line to controller).(21m
Feb 7, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects observed-at top level of stairway 'b'thereare 'stairstep' cracks in cmu wall on two sides of enclosure.there arealso several locations that have been 'repaired' with caulking.remedy:
Aug 20, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. was completed. noted at 5 floor, roof level at eastside numberous wood dividing fences and decess instatted at 5 fl roof east side location at approx center wood frame and plastic green
Dec 28, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p.35-provide means of access in occordance with rs18-1 rule 1013
Sep 27, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 1J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt ALLOFT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 1J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 1J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 1J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2021 · Apt 4H
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 15, 2021 · Apt 4H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 6, 2018 · Apt BC
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt BC
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2017 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2010 · Apt BC
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 1G
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D5)
- Year built
- 1869
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 42
- Building area
- 24,365 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,787 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 630 / 21
- Assessed value
- $6,330,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District Extension
HPD registration #139573, last renewed Feb 9, 2026.
Questions about 686 Greenwich Street
Who owns 686 Greenwich Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mo-Hak Associates LLC.
Does 686 Greenwich Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 84 housing violations at this property.
Is 686 Greenwich Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 7% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 686 Greenwich Street built?
City records list 1869 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 686 Greenwich Street?
It has 42 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.