689 Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01165-0001Map
Owner of record: Old Ps & Owners Corp
689 Vanderbilt Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1895 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 21 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Old Ps & Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2015.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 10
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 13
- 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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanacial ventilation at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilator system all stories at public hall
Oct 23, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 13, 2007 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 13, 2007 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 13, 2007 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 13, 2007 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 13, 2007 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at the ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2006 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over and in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2006 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over and in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2006 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2006 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2006 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 20
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 4, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Aug 9, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
34a;50;50a;50b;50c:(50)fresh air fan for boiler room is missing air proving switch (interlocked) w/the boiler & hwh. (50a) there is no access to base of chimney for cleaning & insp. (50b)hwh flue support is def
Feb 2, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc w/the dob.ecb vio#34739597z issued 11/18/10.haering status on noted:vio indicates non-compliance for correction.rem:file cofc
Apr 12, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc w/the dob.respondent failed to correct the violating conditions & file a cofc,pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov#34739597z.rem:file cofc
Jan 28, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner defect noted brick property wall @ rear is missing bricks @ @ top under coping stone area approx 6ftlx1-2fth in addition deteriorated mortar joints in various
Nov 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg walls noted @ exterior garage rear left retaining walls have step cracks & missing mortar joints various locations minor @ time of inspection but needs to be repaired immediately &
Aug 10, 2010 · Penalty $200
Active - Non-hazardous
09h, 33p, 35p, 73r, 74d, 57o. #73 provide mandate key #2642 on firemanservice switch - #74 correct pre-opening car and shaftway door, also elevator leveling devace
Mar 16, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Working throughout building on sunday without obtaining a variance. remedy: obtain a permit.
May 21, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 14, 2012 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 4, 2008 · Apt GA
Close - General
Mold
Nov 29, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 29, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Mold
Jun 9, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Ventilators
Sep 4, 2004 · Apt 1C
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | $600,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1895
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 41,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 20,925 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1165 / 1
- Assessed value
- $3,417,750
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
HPD registration #376594, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 689 Vanderbilt Avenue
Who owns 689 Vanderbilt Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Old Ps & Owners Corp.
Does 689 Vanderbilt Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 689 Vanderbilt 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 689 Vanderbilt Avenue built?
City records list 1895 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 689 Vanderbilt Avenue?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.