685 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00952-0064Map
Owner of record: 685 Union Street Prop., LLC
685 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 685 Union Street Prop., LLC. HPD has recorded 96 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 96
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 51
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 · 96
- ANon-hazardous
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.
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sqft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18477441 issued 02-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of glass pane at bathroom door in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sqft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of two wood ladder, bicycle, shoping cart, furniture, shoes, sheetrock, paint buckets and household items at public hall, 4th story
Jul 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jul 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit door at building entrance
Jul 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Sep 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at rear stack balcony at fire escape, 3rd story
Sep 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 1, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ( inoperative ) light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 1, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat-riser at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood cabinets at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ( inoperative ) electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ( missing ) in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ( defective ) in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged door at entrance in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ( inoperative ) electrical light switch at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry floor in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at wall base around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat-riser at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
The outside inlet of the boiler room combustion air duct is installed blocking fdny required exit from the ground floor rear apartment window;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Feb 28, 2022
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 4
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 19, 2014 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 4R8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Floor
May 10, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
May 10, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 10, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 10, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 10, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 8, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - General
Doors
May 8, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 8, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 8, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 8, 2007 · Apt 8
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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 / 64
- Assessed value
- $1,274,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #306400, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.
Questions about 685 Union Street
Who owns 685 Union Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 685 Union Street Prop., LLC.
Does 685 Union Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 96 housing violations at this property.
Is 685 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 685 Union Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 685 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.