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696 Washington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01153-0034Map

Owner of record: Grindline Realty Co. LLC

696 Washington Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Grindline Realty Co. LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 8 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 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

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 · 28

  • 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 25, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 28, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 17, 2022

    Open — Info 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 17, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 7, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed ceiling leak of bathroom at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls of bathroom & kitchen at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective - metal ceiling of bathroom & kitchen at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing - cover of water closet- low down tank bathroom at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets - wash basin bathroom at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective - fluorescent ceiling fixture of front north room & 2nd room from front at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective - oven door of gas range kitchen at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing -putty all windows at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective - glass upper sash window of kitchen at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing door knob of west entrance door to 2nd sty apt

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located as to permit a person inside the dwelling unit to view any person outside entrance door at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe north wall at 2nd sty public hall.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color - wall at 2nd sty public hall.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing - glass inserts of east entrance door from 2nd sty public hall to front south room at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective - wood floor at 2nd sty public hall.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing glass inserts of doors--street to vestibule & vestibule to 1st sty public hall.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit entrance door from street to vestibule.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective exterior window frame at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • 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

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approved amendments.noted:work ongoing under alt 1 permit#320043289.cellar has been excavated approx 12" throughout exposing & undermining rubble st

    Jul 21, 2010 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping in rear yard.noted:work ongoing under alt 1 permit#320043289 rear yard has been dumped full of construction debris & trash.yard is not adequately fenced to separate deb

    Jul 21, 2010 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide/post signed @ jobsite pursuant to subsection.noted:work ongoing under alt 1 permit#320043289 bldg is fenced @ sidewalk no contractor/owner contact information observed.remedy:post contractors

    Jul 21, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit - hazardous work noted: interior demolition thru-out the 3 story brick building, with removed partitions, plaster fromwalls/ceilings, exposing wood joists: also removed old rotten floor

    Jun 6, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2025 · 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
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,835 ft²
Lot area
1,353 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1153 / 34
Assessed value
$148,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #812704, last renewed Aug 12, 2014.

Questions about 696 Washington Avenue

Who owns 696 Washington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Grindline Realty Co. LLC.

Does 696 Washington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 696 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 696 Washington Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 696 Washington Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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