694 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01155-0052Map
Owner of record: Joint Approach HDFC (The)
694 Classon Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Joint Approach HDFC (The). HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 6 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 13
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 16
- 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 7, 2026
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 29, 2024
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 8, 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.
Apr 16, 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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 17, 2018
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 17, 2018
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
Jan 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at security gate at metal fence at east yard
Jan 17, 2018
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 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2007 · Apt 4F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective - upper and lower window sashes causing elements to enter in the 1st room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, apartment at east
Jan 27, 2007 · Apt 4F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 4f, 4th story, apartment at east
Jan 27, 2007 · Apt 4F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room, cellar
Jan 23, 2004
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 fixtures present lights not on 100 watts required. at front areaway
Nov 24, 2001
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
May 31, 1989
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
5b,34b,50,50a,50b,50c. 50-bottom fresh air louver to boiler room 1/2 clogged; 50a-tri gauge installed into safety valve piping; 50b-safety vane discharge pipe has treated end; 50c-storage in boiler room.
Nov 18, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy expired c of o 05/02/05.noted:c of o expired 05/02/05 under job #301563252.remedy:obtain a valid c of o.
Aug 3, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2004 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 4F
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2003 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2003 · Apt 4F
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 22,128 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,380 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1155 / 52
- Assessed value
- $1,822,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #316037, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.
Questions about 694 Classon Avenue
Who owns 694 Classon Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joint Approach HDFC (The).
Does 694 Classon Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 694 Classon 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 694 Classon Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 694 Classon Avenue?
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.