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1689 8 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00870-0001Map

Owner of record: Ajax Sps LLC

1689 8 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ajax Sps LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 5 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 17

  • 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

    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 5, 2025

    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 26, 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.

    Apr 3, 2024

    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 20, 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.

    Mar 20, 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 18, 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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    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 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.

    Nov 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wood balusters all stys public hall stair.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys public hall.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Emergency none

    Fully demolish the garage. grade and fence site. note: the main building on the lot at 1689 8 avenue shall remain

    Jul 28, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Erect approx 30lf ft of tight-board construction fence at exposure 1 to enclose garage and safeguard the public

    Jul 18, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    F.t.m.b.w. a.t.o i. observed 1689 2 car garage brick garage at the rear expose 3 in a state of disrepair parapet wall at the roof level severely cracked and push-out, vertical crack approx. 3' l & 1/2" w extending from above the garage door to the top of the parapet wall, lose/broken coping brick, condition is hazardous and in danger of

    Jul 16, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. noted: roof of garage set up with chairs to be used as a terrace., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of

    Sep 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain permits for vio # 39154553p., comply with commissioner's order

    Sep 23, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work with out permit. at time of inspection, observed 3 story mix use building, apt 2r window to access fire escape, exposure 3, window remove, opening extended with a door in-place, fire escape extended and at

    Jul 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building and appurtenances. at time of inspection observed 3 story mix use building, rear yard exposure 3, existing bilco door at grade level and stairs below grade to access the cellar, exc

    Jul 18, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway: all fire escapes not on the street shall have a safe and adequate means of egress from the yard or court to the street or the adjoining premises. observed 3 stor

    Jul 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept. records. at time of inspection observed 1689 2 car brick garage at the rear expose 3 roof converted and occupied as a terrace with metal guard

    Jul 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work with-out permit, wrought iron railing approx. 4' h installed around the perimeter of the 16' w x 19' d garage roof. no permit on record., obtain permit

    Jul 16, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls. a.t.o.i, observed 1689 2 car garage brick garage at the rear expose 3 in a state of disrepair parapet wall at the roof level severely cracked and push-out, vertical crack app

    Jul 16, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    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
Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,750 ft²
Lot area
1,863 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
307
Council district
39
Block / lot
870 / 1
Assessed value
$561,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310957, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 1689 8 Avenue

Who owns 1689 8 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ajax Sps LLC.

Does 1689 8 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 1689 8 Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 1689 8 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1689 8 Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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