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685 2 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00918-0025Map

Owner of record: 24537 Owners Corp C/O Abc Realty

685 2 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1942 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 47 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 24537 Owners Corp C/O Abc Realty. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 21 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

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 · 32

  • 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 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2021

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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 25, 2019

    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 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling throughout in the 1st room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling throughout in the private hallway located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling throughout in the foyer located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling and wall 6 sty west public hall.

    Jul 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective spring balances 1 sty southwest apt 1b bathroom and kitchen windows. , section '' ''

    Oct 27, 1983 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit window sashes 1 sty southwest apt 1b throughout. , section '' ''

    Oct 27, 1983 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of inoperable sashes 1 sty southwest apt 1b 2nd from east at south room windows. , section '' ''

    Oct 27, 1983 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of inoperable sashes 1 sty southwest apt 1b southwest room windows. , section '' ''

    Oct 27, 1983 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak at ceiling of bathroom and rear room 4th sty west apt 4c. , section '' ''

    Sep 29, 1983 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls 4th sty west apt 4c private hall near bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 29, 1983 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 4 sty west apt 4c east room. , section '' ''

    Apr 29, 1983 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 4 sty west apt 4c r207. , section '' ''

    Apr 29, 1983 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall bulkhead to roof at north.

    Apr 22, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors incinerator hoppers 4th 5th and 6th stys public hall.

    Apr 22, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors at or near stair landings public hall all stys.

    Apr 22, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall 5 sty front east apt 5f bathroom r209. located at apt 5f

    Apr 22, 1983 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall 5 sty front east apt 5f kitchen r208. located at apt 5f

    Apr 22, 1983 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall 5 sty front east apt 5f under kitchen sink. located at apt 5f

    Apr 22, 1983 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective broken sash weight chain at northwest window to northwest room of 6 sty northwest apt 6f. , section '' ''

    Mar 5, 1982 · Apt 6F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit south dish cabinet door 6 sty rear west apt 6e at kitchenette. , section '' ''

    Sep 4, 1981 · Apt 6E

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 20

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023

    Feb 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 3, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 3, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 8, 2020

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 23, 2015

    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 - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 11, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 21, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 29, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 2, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 13, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 4, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 2, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 6, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 16, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (03) capacity plate (15) smoke self closing

    Aug 9, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (03)capacity plate (15)make self closing

    Aug 9, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Some of vertical post are not plumb.straighten posts

    Dec 16, 2022 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post & distribute notice to occupants of tpp. at time of inspection at an active jobsite,observed the jobsite is an alteration job of 2 apt's & combine them into one. the adjoining apts were occupied

    Dec 8, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to designate &/or have a construction superintendent present at site as required. at time of inspection at an active jobsite,observed workers engaged in construction activity. upon requesting to see the

    Dec 8, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain/display on site documents required by bc chapter 33. at the time of my inspection on an active job site,i observed 1 worker engaged in construction activities on site(tiling). upon request

    Dec 8, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Construction superintendent failed to perform duties per code. at the time of inspection on an active job site,i observed that the sites construction superintendent failed to perform his duties to site as follo

    Dec 8, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    56y13,40o2,61r9,12b7. 56-hoist machine leak; 40-remove all non elevator materials from /r; 61-remove illegal wires from diconnect box 12 car lights out change bulbs.

    May 14, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,16,24b,34a,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g. 50a-door to boiler room not egress; 50b-remote switch required at both doors for boiler; 50c- supply pump cannot run continuous must be interlocked with burner #40

    Mar 6, 2013 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Upon inspection of above address it was noted that masonry work was being done on the exterior of the building with an expired permit # 102979494 expiration date 10-01-01 the work included the removing & replac

    Nov 27, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid c of o under alteration 368/86 at 4 fl apt d &e north/west remedy discontinue the illegal occupancy until a new c of o has been obtained forthwith

    Nov 29, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 60

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 60

    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 (D4)
Year built
1942
Floors
6
Residential units
47
Building area
45,300 ft²
Lot area
9,513 ft²
Zoning
C1-9
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
918 / 25
Assessed value
$5,530,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #134927, last renewed Nov 6, 2025.

Questions about 685 2 Avenue

Who owns 685 2 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 24537 Owners Corp C/O Abc Realty.

Does 685 2 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 685 2 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 685 2 Avenue built?

City records list 1942 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 685 2 Avenue?

It has 47 residential units.

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