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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Oct 14, 2015

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 · 13

  • 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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ventilator system all stories at public hall

    Oct 23, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

    3p7946

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 28, 2026$600,000Coops - 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.