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
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 · 86
- 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 - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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, 2024
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
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.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation front roof cornice.
Sep 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at center of east section 3 sty public hall.
Sep 21, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood banister on east wall 1 & 2 sty public hall stairs.
Sep 21, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide temporary secure vacant apt 3 sty apt 2b entrance door. located at apt 3
Jun 17, 1992 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Provide interior hook and eye lack bulkhead door to roof at south.
Jun 17, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture west room 2 sty north apt 2d. , section '' ''
Mar 19, 1992 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall 2 sty publi chall.
Mar 6, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood railing 1 to 2 sty public hall stairs.
Mar 6, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs landings & public halls all stys.
Mar 6, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide temporary seal entrance door to 5 sty south apt 5a. located at apt 5a
Mar 6, 1992 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide temporary seal entrance door 4 sty south atp 4a.
Mar 6, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster south wall 2 sty public hall.
Mar 6, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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.