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688 8 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01015-0004Map

Owner of record: 688 Dc LLC

688 8 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 5 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 688 Dc LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
37
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 20% of the building's 5 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 9

  • 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
  • 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, 2024

    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 3, 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.

    Feb 15, 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.

    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

DOB building violations · 37

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 22, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 22, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 16, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 27, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 27, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 27, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Aug 26, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 26, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 22, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    I observed in mcdonalds cellar area newly installed gas water heater direct replacement and no permits on file for any work performed. work was 100% complete., obtain permit

    Sep 29, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed in mcdonalds basement area gas piping installed and and permit # 123108680; however gas is fully functional and no gas authorization was given for gas usage at time of inspection as per dob records,

    Sep 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,030

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed the mechanical units on the roof were giving off a shaking sound that can be heard within the residential staircase. the

    Nov 6, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a place of assembly on 1st & 2 floors for 143 persons w/oa place of assembly permit. this location found in violation for no pain 34341041n and 34400131y with dob orders. remedy: cease operation as

    Sep 20, 2005 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Defective emergency lights in a place of assembly for 143 persons. twolights on 2nd flr and 1 on first (photos) remedy: only operate p.a. with properly functioning emergency lights.

    Sep 20, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Having double faced signage projecting more than 18 inches across the street line.(photo).remedy:remove illegal signage.

    May 18, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Operations of a place of assembly with a listed capacity of 143 persons without a current place of assembly permit.second offense.prior ecb #34341041n.this is marked hazardous as only a final p.a. permit certif

    May 18, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Improper storage of combustibles. boiler room and on top of boiler being use for storage of high combustibles corrugated card board boxes. tis is a high hazardous in a place of assembly beneath a multistory dwe

    Sep 10, 2002 · Penalty $900

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a place of assembly without a place of assembly permit remedy: obtain pa permit or discountinue illegal use

    Sep 10, 2002 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to carry out permitted work in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations in that construction (work)activities are being performed other than on work days between the hours of 7am and 6pm wit

    Oct 22, 1995 · Penalty $175

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with stop work order #092595c05c01. remedy:stop all work immediately.

    Oct 22, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. non-conforming work noted: app 101021564 filed to instal new stairs and partitions from cellar thru- 2nd floor entire bldg is under rehab. demo of inferior partition plu

    Sep 25, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection.remedy stop all work provide approved plans.

    Sep 25, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide contractors sign. remedy: provide contractors sign. failure to provide adequste protection for sidewalk and walkway during construction operations. suspended scaffolding at exterior at 3rd fl

    Sep 25, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
5
Building area
8,484 ft²
Lot area
2,508 ft²
Zoning
C6-4
Community board
105
Council district
3
Block / lot
1015 / 4
Assessed value
$2,709,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #141167, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.

Questions about 688 8 Avenue

Who owns 688 8 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 688 Dc LLC.

Does 688 8 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 688 8 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 688 8 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 688 8 Avenue?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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