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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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
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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 96

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Refit door at building entrance

    Jul 9, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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
  • 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 9, 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 22, 2018

    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 30, 2017

    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
  • 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 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

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 / 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.