686 Washington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01146-0036Map

686 Washington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Honor M Ramsey. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 16 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 19
DOB violations: 11
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 32

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation May 5, 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 · 19

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 5, 2026
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.
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 11, 2025
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.
Nov 29, 2024
Open — Info 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 11, 2024
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.
Nov 22, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 24, 2023
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.
Nov 14, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 13, 2021
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Info 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 31, 2019
Open — Info 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 19, 2018
Open — Info 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.
Nov 29, 2017
Open — Info 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.
Nov 15, 2016
Open — Info 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 14, 2015
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder building front, at fire escape
Dec 14, 2005
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
B265 as per class 1 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file complete boiler inspection report as per dob record and submit a current b09 report.correct all violating conditions and submit the certificate of
Oct 31, 2016 · Penalty $500
Active

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
General
Cabinet
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 7
Close

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Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 7
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 7
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 7
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 7
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 7
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
General
Signage missing
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
General
Janitor/super
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 23, 2024 · Apt 6
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2004 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2004 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2003 · Apt 2
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 (C7)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 4
Residential units: 7
Building area: 3,664 ft²
Lot area: 1,248 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 308
Council district: 35
Block / lot: 1146 / 36
Assessed value: $548,550
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #383070, last renewed Dec 14, 2015.

Questions about 686 Washington Avenue

Who owns 686 Washington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Honor M Ramsey.

Does 686 Washington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 686 Washington 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 686 Washington Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 686 Washington Avenue?

It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.

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