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689 Prospect Avenue

Bronx, NY 10455BBL 2-02675-0024Map

Owner of record: Sanchez Family Realty Group LLC

689 Prospect Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10455. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Sanchez Family Realty Group LLC. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations
56
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
25
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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 2018
13
About 100% of the building's 3 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 · 56

  • 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 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 5, 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.

    Mar 17, 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
  • 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.

    Feb 18, 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 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit lower window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Oct 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sigh missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the 1st room from north located at b-room b3, 1st story, 3rd b-room from east at south

    Jun 25, 2021 · Apt B3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the 1st room from north located at b-room b3, 1st story, 3rd b-room from east at south

    Jun 25, 2021 · Apt B3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door in the entrance located at b-room b3, 1st story, 3rd b-room from east at south

    Jun 25, 2021 · Apt B3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Jun 25, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jun 25, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 5, 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 5, 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 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide hand rail at stair to rear yard

    Sep 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide ventilation at water closet compartment at community bathroom, 2nd story

    Sep 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads at ceiling in the room located at b-room 404, 4th story, 4th b-room from east at south

    Sep 3, 2014 · Apt 404

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler head at ceiling located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 3rd b-room from east at south

    Sep 3, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the room located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 3rd b-room from east at south

    Sep 3, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler head at ceiling in the room located at b-room 4, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Sep 3, 2014 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at 2nd story public hall

    Sep 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wiring and bx cable at ceiling at cellar

    Sep 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at cellar

    Sep 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective rotted floor beams at cellar

    Sep 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at front of building

    Sep 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling at community bathroom, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive smoke in boiler room er1.

    Mar 5, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1st sty south apt 1 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''

    Feb 13, 1981 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room & cellar.

    May 10, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar at front at o s c valve.

    May 10, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 17

  • 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 2020 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 - active
  • 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 - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 3, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 3, 2014

    Dob violation - active
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 3, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 3, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 3, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 1, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 4, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 9, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 25

  • Class - 2

    Failure to certify correction for violation 39125652h, file a certificate of correction

    Feb 10, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    W/o a permit. noted: at bsmt - plumbing water & waste lines removed for kitchen residential sink. gas line removed for stove., obtain permit

    Sep 24, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Contrary to c-of-o 27106 which indicates bsmt as a class 'a' apt: at time of inspection - bsmt observed created & occupied as 4 sro's, with key locks, refrigerator, bed, tv, hot-plate, microwave, toiletries, pe

    Sep 24, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    W/o a permit. noted: at bsmt - 2 front windows removed & replaced with doors. bsmt interior partition walls erected & removed to change flr layout., obtain all permits

    Sep 24, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B263 failure to comply with commissioners order to correct vio#32097860m correct all and submit cert.of correction

    Jul 11, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. co# x000027106 is permitted for 1 family residence for 4 rooms & a bathroom. at time of inspection, observed, 5 rooms and 2 bathrooms (2 & 3 pcs) rented for 2 tenants and an office. const

    Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department record. co# x000027106 is permitted for 1 family residence only. at time of inspection, observed, the basement is rented

    Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    15,21b,48a,50,50a,50b,50c-50)need to clean out fresh air for boiler rooms. 50a)need to pipe safety to ground. 50b)need to remove bucket of oil from boiler room. 50c)need boiler switch outside of boiler room.

    Oct 19, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 250-4 service switch in cellars not grounded. no ground conductor provided for service switch in cellar ground clamp broken at water main. remedy: provide grounding.

    Sep 3, 2014 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus materials appliances or wiring in use. defective wiring in front of bldgfront wall & in 1st fl office,basement ceiling & throughout cellar

    Sep 3, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o permit. observed at 11am 2 circuit breaker panels installed in cellar basement & hvac wiring in basement. square (d) panels in cellar ceiling fans installed in basement & fixtures in cellar.

    Sep 3, 2014 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code complaint manner. defective house sewer.sewer piping broken at front and rear of house cause a flood of raw sewage in cellar. rmdy: comply with code.

    Sep 3, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. time: 12:19pm. new 3pc bathroom installed in 1st floor office. rmdy: obtain permit.

    Sep 3, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. time: 12:25pm gas stove and gas piping was disconnected on basement, 1st and 2nd fl. no permits on file. rmdy: obtain permit.

    Sep 3, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Owner failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction for ecb violations #35024869k and 35024868z. rmdy: file certificate of correction.

    Sep 3, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. time: 12:11pm. at time of inspection i observed 1 new2pc bathroom, 1 new commercial sink in basement. rmdy: obtain permit.

    Sep 3, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    28301.1 failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. sprinklersystem defective. sprinkler heads are painted in every room in building. rmdy: obtain permit and replace.

    Sep 3, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy noted: cofo #27106 indicates premises at the basement level to be occupied as one (1) apt.now bsmt flr converted to commercial party room w/tab

    Sep 3, 2014 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:1-at cellar level observed the firestopping in several locations was removed creating fire hazardous conditions; 2-at cellar level at the ceiling unde rth

    Sep 3, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a swo. worker welding on metal structure at front facade swo #35025476y issued on 7.17.13 for work w/o a permit: permit still not obtained - stop all work - remedy:

    Oct 11, 2013 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o 27106 legal use - apt current use - commercial party room. location - basement. remedy: discontinue illegal use immediately.

    Sep 12, 2013 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: removal of partitions & kitchen to create a commercial party room out of former class'a' basement apt. remedyobtain a permit.

    Sep 12, 2013 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. defect noted: steelstructure erected at front exterior of bldg w/o dob permits now @ 1ststy a mid-section railing is detached from steel structure. remedy:

    Sep 10, 2013 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit: 2 sty steel framed structure at front of above address. search of dept records shown no permits issued to construct said structure. framed structure is approx - 10' x 10' & approx 20' ht made

    Jul 17, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. defect noted: broken sewer pipe at cellar causing accumulation of water at cellar floor. also noted uncovered fuse electrical box at cellar. remedy: mainta

    Jun 15, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 20, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 20, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 20, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 20, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 11, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    May 19, 2011 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 31045

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,018 ft²
Lot area
1,821 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2675 / 24
Assessed value
$55,020
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #214576, last renewed Oct 9, 2024.

Questions about 689 Prospect Avenue

Who owns 689 Prospect Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sanchez Family Realty Group LLC.

Does 689 Prospect Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.

Is 689 Prospect Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 3 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 689 Prospect Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 689 Prospect Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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