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687 Union Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00952-0063Map

Owner of record: 687 Union Street., LLC

687 Union Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 687 Union Street., LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2025. 24 of the 32 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 11, 2025

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
8
About 100% of the building's 8 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 32

  • 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 11, 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 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 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 2L

    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.

    Mar 2, 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.

    Mar 2, 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 13, 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 13, 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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts required***

    May 3, 2010

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts minimum required

    Nov 1, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required

    Sep 1, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts required

    May 7, 2003

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster metal ceiling bathroom 1ststy east apt 1r , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches throughout st sty east apt 1r , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls & window sills south room 4 sty west apt 7 melencez 638 5257 er1 9400 9993. , section '' ''

    Mar 30, 1994 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling 2 sty west apt 2l front room. located at apt 2l

    Aug 27, 1990 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty west apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Aug 27, 1990 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty west apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Aug 27, 1990 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door bell & buzzer system vestibule 2 sty west apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Aug 27, 1990 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective doorbell & buzzer system vestibule 2 sty east pat 2r.

    Aug 27, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room cellar rear.

    Apr 6, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar front.

    Apr 6, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 1 sty east apt 1r bathroom. located at apt 1r

    Apr 6, 1988 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty east apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Apr 6, 1988 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty east apt 2r bathroom. located at apt 2r

    Apr 6, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty east apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Apr 6, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective make operable window sashes 2 sty east apt 2r front room. located at apt 2r

    Apr 6, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 4 sty public hall.

    Apr 6, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys balcony rear.

    Apr 6, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ear yard.

    Apr 6, 1988

    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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Apr 6, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    B254/ 38/ 15/ 24/ 50a/ 50b/ (50a) boiler jackets missing (50b) flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney base

    Nov 25, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain. noted: exterior brick facade in dire disrepair w/bulging/displaement of brick wall below the 2nd flr window etc.

    Apr 22, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #35010763p issued on 2.28.13 for work done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Apr 22, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances: noted at facade of bldg 2nd flr window ledge and 3rd flr window ledge are dislocated and in jeopardy of falling, also noted bulge in facade wall at se side

    Feb 28, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit noted at facade of bldg temporary shoring has been installed from top of sidewalk shed to bottom of 3rd fl window. using lumber for bracing. dob records indicate no permits have been issued

    Feb 28, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code specification note lights under the shed is not illuminated 2 bulbs in front of 687 is not (lite). remedy: conform shed to code specifications.

    Dec 9, 2012

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 1, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    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
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
5,000 ft²
Lot area
2,375 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
952 / 63
Assessed value
$1,274,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #367206, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 687 Union Street

Who owns 687 Union Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 687 Union Street., LLC.

Does 687 Union Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 687 Union Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 687 Union Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 687 Union Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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