698 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01155-0054Map
Owner of record: 698 Classon Ave ,hdfc
698 Classon Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 698 Classon Ave ,hdfc. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 16 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 50
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 · 30
- 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 9, 2025
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.
Apr 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 1E
Open — Invalid certification - 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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline leaking under sink at east in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov certified late
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- CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq.ft at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ,,,, in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq.ft at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 14468225 issued 28-jul-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1E
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 7, 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.
Oct 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective formica counter top in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 1B
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 4, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2016 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall
Feb 16, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door in vestibule area at public hall, 1st story
Feb 16, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash metal frame at east north window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of airconditioner installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 3C
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 4 sty rear
May 11, 1998
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 5
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 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 - 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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Ftm weil mclain oil fired boiler installed 10/10/1994. name plate missing. holby mixing valve defective. 2 hot water coils missing releif vavles. chimney not sealed. rear sight glass missing. temp gauge defecti
Dec 1, 2023 · Penalty $310
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 17, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2012 · Apt 3D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 2, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 2, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 2, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 2, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 10, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 10, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2008 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 1, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 15, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 15, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 12, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 12, 2004 · Apt 2-E
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 12, 2004 · Apt 2-E
Close - General
Windows
May 21, 2003 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Windows
May 21, 2003 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Windows
May 20, 2003 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Windows
May 16, 2003 · Apt 4-D
Close - General
Windows
May 16, 2003 · Apt 1-D
Close - General
Windows
May 14, 2003 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Windows
May 13, 2003 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Windows
May 13, 2003 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 32,112 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,400 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1155 / 54
- Assessed value
- $1,008,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #316038, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 698 Classon Avenue
Who owns 698 Classon Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 698 Classon Ave ,hdfc.
Does 698 Classon Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 698 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 698 Classon Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 698 Classon Avenue?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.