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686 East 234 Street

Bronx, NY 10466BBL 2-04994-0080Map

Owner of record: 686 E234 Realty LLC

686 East 234 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Bronx, 10466. It has 64 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 686 E234 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 2,297 housing violations here, most recently on October 13, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 64 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
2,297
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
2,895

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 13, 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
64
About 100% of the building's 64 apartments
Up from 63 in 2018

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 · 2,297

  • B

    Replace with new the missing door frame casing and header in the entrance located at apt e10, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt E10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures wash basin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt e10, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt E10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt e10, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt E10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber gasket seal at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt a12, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''west812''

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt A12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 5, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around window frame at 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from east at north located at apt a12, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt A12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 3rd glass pane from south at west at door from vestibule to 2nd story at public hall, 2nd story, section ''9-12''

    Jul 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing raised ceramic floor tiles preventing door from self closing at building entrance door at public hall, 2nd story, section ''9-12''

    Jul 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wooden panel owning causing potential fall hazard above garbage bins at fire passage way

    Jul 29, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at 1st fire escape from south at building front at fire escape, 5th story

    Jul 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly secure the loose the radiator at the east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt a12, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt A12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide escutcheon plate at top of riser in the 3rd room from east located at apt a12, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt A12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the east wall and celing in the 3rd room from east located at apt a12, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt A12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the south wall and celing inside closet in the private hallway located at apt a12, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt A12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a12, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt A12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a12, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt A12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt a12, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt A12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jul 23, 2026

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jul 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor ( cracked, warped, sagging, rotted, missing, sloping. near the radiator.) in the 1st room from east located at apt a5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt a5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt a5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt a5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt a5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt a5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt a5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt A5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pot on balcony at building front at 2nd fire escape from east at north, 4th story

    Jun 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 11, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked wired glass at lower window sash at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story, section ''north''

    Jun 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner on balcony at building front at 1st fire escape from east at north, 3rd story

    Jun 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 1, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose marble tread, 8th from bottom up, (trip hazard) at public hall, 6th story

    Jun 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide approved glass pane to building entrance door at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass at building entrance door at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose marble thread 7th from bottom up (trip hazard) at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder tack weleded, properly secure by using appropriate nuts and bolts to secure at 2nd fire escape from east at north exterior wall at fire escape

    Jun 1, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 4th balcony at 2nd fire escape from east at north exterior wall at fire escape

    Jun 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 5th balcony at 2nd fire escape from east at north exterior wall at fire escape

    Jun 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at 2nd story intermidate landing at 1st fire escape from east at north exterior wall at fire escape

    Jun 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at lower window sash , at upper intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    May 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of plexi glass installed at door from street to vestiblue at public hall, 1st story

    May 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony, at 2nd from west at north exterior wall at fire escape

    May 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical fixtures walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    May 28, 2026 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 14, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 2, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Sep 19, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Found exposed wiring, boiler room doors(2) not self closing, oil pump set missing belt guard, skimming valve on side of boiler corroded, discharge pipes on safety relief valves, not properly supported, and body

    Oct 23, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner, observed multiple vertical and horizontal cracks at ceiling and walls of premises apartment # b2 throughout. , repair and/replace

    Jun 10, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building code compliant. noted:at apt a12,several cracks in walls w/ 2 holes. at bathroom,the exterior wall has become porous allowing moisture to enter&damage plaster surface. remedy:comply

    May 12, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner;noted:apt a12 has evidence of a concealed water leak that is causing damage to ceilingand walls. there are cracks in walls throughout entire apt walls and c

    Jan 18, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. missing pointing & deteriorating motor joints observed at various locations of exterior front facade; missing tera-cotta coping at various locations along the

    Sep 16, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted: in cellar which contains 3 apts at time of inspection iron (bac) doors to rear & side yard padlocked & 2 of 3 apt that have hinged iron guards on windows

    Jul 29, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:noted:throughout cellar-multiple locations exposed electrical connecting or exposed cut a/c voltage wires 2.exterior:top flr front of bldg multiple areas w/miss

    Jul 29, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to bldg dept records noted:in cellar observed 3 class"a" dwelling units where only 1 is allowed by the multiple dwelling law-hpd mdr#205248indicates no occupancy in cellar/bsmt.rem:discontinu

    Jul 29, 2011 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit noted: installed non fire rated partitions in boiler room to create storage area,installed partition in cellar to create storage room currently being used as playroom for adjoining apt illuminat

    Jul 29, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted: an approx 1ft high x 15ft long section of parapet wall collapsed on to roof of building at exp 1. remedy: maintain exterior building wall.

    Jul 28, 2011

    Resolve
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  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain defect is cracks at various locations of walls and ceilings with evidence of water leak and severly sagging fl toward center of apt a12 also steel lintels rusted and sagging at various

    Aug 13, 2009 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building: defect is: structural damage to floor system sagging 2 3 inches walls seperating from ceilings 2 inches various locations of apts (b1,b2,a2) reinspection of 342933746p, 34149477y r

    Jun 4, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain the structural condition of the floor system in the basement and first floor apartments (# b1,b2,a11) location :northwest corner.-floors and walls sag approximately 2-3 in.-wall to ceiling c

    Apr 24, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: sagging of wood floor in apt a-2 of the first floor on the east zping section also walls separating from ceiling various location of apt. note: floors sagged approx 11/2" 2" inch

    Sep 10, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt E10

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt E10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt E10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt E10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt E10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt E10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 503

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt B12

    Open
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt B7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt A5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt A10

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 28, 2026 · Apt C10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 25, 2026 · Apt E9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 25, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 25, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt D10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt A12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt E6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt E6

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt E6

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt E6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt E6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt E6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt A10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt A10

    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 (C1)
Year built
1926
Floors
5
Residential units
64
Building area
46,530 ft²
Lot area
14,250 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
212
Council district
11
Block / lot
4994 / 80
Assessed value
$1,680,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #205248, last renewed Jun 12, 2026.

Questions about 686 East 234 Street

Who owns 686 East 234 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 686 E234 Realty LLC.

Does 686 East 234 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2,297 housing violations at this property.

Is 686 East 234 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 64 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 64 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 686 East 234 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 686 East 234 Street?

It has 64 residential units.

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