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686 3 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10017BBL 1-01298-0034Map

Owner of record: Sg Third Avenue, LLC

686 3 Avenue is a store building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10017. It has 28 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Sg Third Avenue, LLC. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 28 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
86
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
7 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
28
About 100% of the building's 28 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 · 86

  • 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
  • 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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation front roof cornice.

    Sep 21, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread broken & steel support protruding 2 tread up from 2 sty landing 2 sty to 3 sty public hall stairs metal pan required er1

    Nov 6, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline beneath bathtub 5 sty east apt 4e bathroom er1 located at apt 4e

    Nov 6, 1996 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling nroth & south walls 5 sty east apt 4e southeast room er1 located at apt 4e

    Nov 6, 1996 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & east wall south protion 5 sty east apt 4e kitchen er1 located at apt 4e

    Nov 6, 1996 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling north west & sotuh walls 5 sty east apt 4e bathroom er1 located at apt 4e

    Nov 6, 1996 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of store awning obstructing the descent of dropladder at street below front nolrth fire escape er1

    Nov 6, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of store awning obstructing the descent of dropladder at street below front south fire escape er1

    Nov 6, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at center of east section 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 21, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall at 2 sty public hall east section.

    Sep 21, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood banister on east wall 1 & 2 sty public hall stairs.

    Sep 21, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 2 up from bottom 2 to 3 sty public hall stairs.

    Sep 21, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble plate at intermediate landing 2 to 3 sty public hall stairs.

    Sep 21, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 1 up from intermediate landing 2 to 3 sty public hall stairs.

    Sep 21, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 1 up from intermediate landing 3 & 4 sty public hall stairs.

    Sep 21, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty southwest apt 3a mrs dajican. located at apt 3a

    Sep 21, 1992 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective recaulk around bathtub & at top of ceramic tile wall in bathroom 4 sty southwest apt 3a. located at apt 3a

    Sep 21, 1992 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color behind kitchen sink in 4 sty southwest apt 3a. located at apt 3a

    Sep 21, 1992 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor in bathroom 4 sty southwest apt 3a. located at apt 3a

    Sep 21, 1992 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 5 sty apt 5c kitchen near sink. located at apt 5c

    Jun 17, 1992 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide temporary secure vacant apt 3 sty apt 2b entrance door. located at apt 3

    Jun 17, 1992 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing plate cover of electrical box 5 sty apt 5c private hall front. located at apt 5c

    Jun 17, 1992 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture 5 sty apt 5c center room. located at apt 5c

    Jun 17, 1992 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide interior hook and eye lack bulkhead door to roof at south.

    Jun 17, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose bulkhead door with a hook and eye or slide bolt which does not required at akey to open.

    Jun 15, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 15, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline kitchen sink 3 sty apt 2d. located at apt 2d

    Apr 24, 1992 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective floor 3 sty public hall near apt 2e & 2f. , section '' ''

    Apr 24, 1992 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall 3 sty apt 2d bathroom behind bowel. located at apt 2d

    Apr 24, 1992 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 3 sty apt 2d east room. located at apt 2d

    Apr 24, 1992 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline washbasin 3 sty apt 2d bathroom. located at apt 2d

    Apr 24, 1992 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture west room 2 sty north apt 2d. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1992 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling west room 2 sty north apt 2d. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1992 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor center room 2 sty north apt 2d. , section '' ''

    Mar 19, 1992 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall 2 sty publi chall.

    Mar 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood railing 1 to 2 sty public hall stairs.

    Mar 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs landings & public halls all stys.

    Mar 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide temporary seal entrance door to 5 sty south apt 5a. located at apt 5a

    Mar 6, 1992 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide temporary seal entrance door 4 sty south atp 4a.

    Mar 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster south wall 2 sty public hall.

    Mar 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the fixture present bulbs missing court yard.

    Mar 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the excessive storage plastic bags court yard

    Mar 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door rear to court yard.

    Mar 6, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 18

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Feb 2, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Feb 2, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    May 20, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 20, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Sep 28, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Mar 30, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Jul 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 21, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Dec 21, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Jul 23, 1992

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 30, 1992

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 30, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 18, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 18, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    32a,50 to 50i,38.50-has weilded header 50a-two prestols on one 1/4 nipple 50b-pop safety valve in horizontal position 50c-discharge piping on low water cut off posted 50d-no lights in boiler room 50g-boiler

    May 12, 2008 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid c of o. occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o.

    Jan 10, 1990 · Penalty $875

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary tothat allowe by the certificate of occupancy # co 79498 legal use 2 sty through 6 sty 29 class a apts ellegal use sty entire being used as offices and commercial remedy discontinue illegal o

    Nov 14, 1988 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
1930
Floors
6
Residential units
28
Building area
5,025 ft²
Lot area
5,016 ft²
Zoning
C5-3
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
1298 / 34
Assessed value
$2,542,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #124591, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.

Questions about 686 3 Avenue

Who owns 686 3 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sg Third Avenue, LLC.

Does 686 3 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.

Is 686 3 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 28 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 686 3 Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 686 3 Avenue?

It has 28 residential units and 31 units in total.

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