689 8 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01034-0032Map

689 8 Avenue is a store building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Lyp Ventures , LLC. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022.

HPD violations: 3
DOB violations: 15
ECB violations: 14
HPD complaints: 17

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Feb 15, 2022

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 · 3

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
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 15

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 13, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 13, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 13, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 13, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 18, 2005
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 18, 2005
Dob violation - active
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Sep 14, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed

Show 5 more ↓

Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 14, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Mar 6, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 6, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Dec 14, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no fire stopping perbc 712.3;27-345 for boiler room. remedy: provide maintain fire stoppi ng.
Feb 2, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 28-301.1 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j)& failure to comply w/direction of swing as per 1008.1.2.2. noted: exit door marked
Feb 2, 2015
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to comply w/exit discharge requirements as per bc 1023 & 27-356. noted: rear fire escape has no exit discharge onto street level creating dead end at
Feb 2, 2015
Resolve
Class - 1
Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current c of o. noted: eating &drinking establishment "diamond club" location on 1,mezzanine & 2 floors equipped & arranged for approx 90 patrons w/o providing pa c of o.
Feb 2, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. appl #100674664 illegal occupancy noted: 1 & 2 flrs occupied as an eating & drinking establishment diamond club plus mezzanine as a changing room & locker room
Feb 2, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Class - 2
Work w/o permit. work noted: 1)at 1 floor demolish full height partitions to remove office & wet bar/plumbing fixtures to install additionalprivate rooms. 2)at 2 fl erect full height partitions to create office
Feb 2, 2015 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every flr per bc 1018.1 & 27-366. noted: the fire escape at rear of existing bldg discharges to rear
Dec 4, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to filea c/c w/the dob. noted: respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file a c/c pursuant to 28-204.2 for
Dec 4, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec bc 1001.4 & 27-356 misc viol: fail to provide adequate exits for an existing structure. noted: at rear of premises fire escape from 3rdto 4th floor leading to dead end w.o access to public sidewalk. two we
Jul 14, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Change in occupancy/use of c of o (when) as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2 by (operating) a place of assembly as per when owner of c of o does not allow for such occupancy c of o #105166 states 2nd flr
May 6, 2009
Resolve

Show 4 more ↓

Class - 1
Sec. bc 1001.4 & 27-356. failure to provide adequate exits for an existing structure. found rear fire escape from residence leading to a rear yard which does not exit to street safety or safety exits. this yard
Oct 8, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. found rear yard chain link fence w/razor (barbed wire) installed along the top of the fence perimeter; (creating a safetyhazard) remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal
Oct 8, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. < defect is> defective an sogging floor beans ceiling the cellar also holes in tyhe boiler room ceiling. remedy: make necessary repairs.
Aug 13, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Working without a permit work noted new partitions being installed rear portion of store being gutted. remedy stop all work obtain a permit and approvals before any further work or restore to prior legal condit
Jul 6, 1988 · Penalty $125
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 21, 2019 · Apt E42N
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 21, 2019 · Apt E42N
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 21, 2019 · Apt E42N
Close
Paint/plaster
Door/frame
May 21, 2019 · Apt E42N
Close
Paint/plaster
Radiator
May 21, 2019 · Apt E42N
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 21, 2019 · Apt E42N
Close

Show 7 more ↓

Water leak
Heavy flow
May 21, 2019 · Apt E42N
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 21, 2019 · Apt E42N
Close
Electric
No lighting
May 21, 2019 · Apt E42N
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 21, 2019 · Apt E42N
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 10, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close
General
Stairs
Jun 29, 2004 · Apt BLDG.
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 29, 2004 · Apt BLDG.
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Store building (K4)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 4
Residential units: 4
Building area: 5,503 ft²
Lot area: 2,017 ft²
Zoning: C6-4
Community board: 104
Council district: 3
Block / lot: 1034 / 32
Assessed value: $1,624,500
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #117924, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 689 8 Avenue

Who owns 689 8 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lyp Ventures , LLC.

Does 689 8 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.

Is 689 8 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 689 8 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 689 8 Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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