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
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 · 2,297
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide approved glass pane to building entrance door at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.