679 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01149-0004Map
Owner of record: 679-681 Classon Ave LLC
679 Classon Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1988 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 679-681 Classon Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 109 housing violations here, most recently on August 25, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 109
- DOB violations
- 33
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 41
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 · 109
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Aug 25, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Aug 25, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3, wg to replace = 3, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Refit door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door locking assembly at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 24, 2023
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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing ..door stop at front entrance door to building , 1st story
May 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door and deck installed from east 1 room to rear yard located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 26, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration opening in the floor with stair case created from kitchen leading to cellar located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 26, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north
Dec 17, 2014 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Nov 30, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 (light fixtures present)
Oct 16, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition west room used for commercail space in the 4th room from north at west located at apt bldg, 1st story, apartment at north
Sep 19, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition west room used for commercail space in the 4th room from east at south located at apt bldg, 1st story, apartment at south
Sep 19, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom from apartment doorentrance to building door entrance. in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2013 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items garbage bags. at public hall, 4th story
Jun 11, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 4, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling 2 sqft in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ..... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system : locked door to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Mar 8, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 16th marble tread at public hall stairs, 4th story
Mar 8, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear at fire escape
Jan 30, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling bathroom 1 sty south apt 2 located at apt 2
Apr 15, 1999 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system entrance to building 1 sty public hall
Apr 15, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles floor bathroom 1 sty south apt 2 located at apt 2
Apr 15, 1999 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture ceiling center room 1 sty south apt 2 located at apt 2
Apr 15, 1999 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 1 sty south apt 1r , section '' ''
Mar 31, 1995 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture west room 1 sty northeast apt 1r , section '' ''
Mar 31, 1995 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective rear eyes on gas range kitchen 1 sty northeast apt 1r , section '' ''
Mar 31, 1995 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls kitchen 1 sty northeast apt 1r , section '' ''
Mar 31, 1995 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the waste line under washbasin bathroom 1 sty northeast apt 1r , section '' ''
Mar 31, 1995 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 1 sty northeast apt 1r , section '' ''
Mar 31, 1995 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed ceiling water leak bathroom 1 sty northeast apt 1r , section '' ''
Mar 31, 1995 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 1 & 2 from rear room 1 sty south apt 1r , section '' ''
Mar 31, 1995 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 1 sty south apt 1r , section '' ''
Mar 31, 1995 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 33
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 15, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 17, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 17, 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 - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
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 · 9
- Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records submit a current b09 report.
Jun 26, 2017 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. work noted: at cellar level installed floor opening between cellar & 1st fl commercial store,& installed a wooden stairs toprovide access to cellar level. installed full height partition walls
Mar 18, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices appliances apparatus materials or wiring in use. feeder for 200 amp service switch run in hallow frame of bldg in basement. rmdy: comply with ec code.
Mar 18, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at apt#3l and 4l.installed new as boilers w/o permits with wooden doors and not proper fire ratted walls. at fire escape of exp#3 observed storage of
Mar 18, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o permit. observed at 2:20pm new boilers installed in apts 3l and 4l also branch wiring installed for outlets switched & fixtures in store on 1st flr.also observed outlet behind stove in apt
Mar 18, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. at time of inspection (3:45pm) i found (1) new 2pc bathroom with new water & sanitary piping, (1) new gas fired hot water heater with new gas piping, in cellar, new gas fired direct ven
Mar 18, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with comm order to file certificate of correction with d.o.b. respondent failed to comply with comm to obtain a permit & file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation #3475
Sep 8, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ comms order to file a cert of correction for nov#3475245y pursuant to 28-204.4 rem: comply w/ order
Aug 26, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at first fl apt unit,full height partition constructed to seal off rear end of hallway enclosing 2nd entry/exit to apt 1r. remedy: remove obstruction/partition @
Feb 2, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 16, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 16, 2018 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 2, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 7, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 1RGHT
Close - General
Floor
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt 1RGHT
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt 1RGHT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1988
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1149 / 4
- Assessed value
- $820,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #337468, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 679 Classon Avenue
Who owns 679 Classon Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 679-681 Classon Ave LLC.
Does 679 Classon Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 109 housing violations at this property.
Is 679 Classon Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 679 Classon Avenue built?
City records list 1988 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 679 Classon Avenue?
It has 6 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.