681 Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01165-0006Map
Owner of record: Tomlinson, Hyacinth
681 Vanderbilt Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1895 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Tomlinson, Hyacinth. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 14 of the 34 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 88
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 34
- 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 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 11, 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 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retadant plaster at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 5, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 27, 2023
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 14, 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.
Mar 2, 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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4lf, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 4LF
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4lf, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 4LF
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3lr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 3LR
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 3lr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 3LR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 5th door frame from north at east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 14, 2019
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Mar 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective handrail at building front , 1st story
Jul 26, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective concrete south wall at stoop , 1st story
Jul 26, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete at handrail at stoop at building front at south
Jul 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the broken concrete material from stoop at building front
Jul 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective drawer at base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4lf, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 4LF
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the kitchen located at apt 4lf, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 4LF
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator in the kitchen located at apt 4lf, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 4LF
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4lf, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 4LF
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective air valve at north one radiator in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2lr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 2LR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2lr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 2LR
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2lr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 2LR
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2lr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 2LR
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Sep 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
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 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 4LF
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 1, 2023 · Apt 4LF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 4LF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 4LF
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2022 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 4LF
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 1LR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 4LF
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 4LF
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2019 · Apt 3RR
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 3LR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 2LR
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 2LR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2019 · Apt 4LF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 4LF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 4LS
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 28, 2017 · Apt 1LF
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2017 · Apt 1LF
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 4LF
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 11, 2014 · Apt 4LF
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 11, 2014 · Apt 4LF
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 11, 2014 · Apt 4LF
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 3LR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2LR
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2LR
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2LR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2LR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2LR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2LR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2LR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2LR
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2LR
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2LR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 2LR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 2LR
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 13, 2013 · Apt 2LR
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 8, 2012 · Apt 2LR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 2LR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 2LR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 2LR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 2LR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2012 · Apt 2LR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2012 · Apt 2LR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 2LR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1895
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 8,548 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1165 / 6
- Assessed value
- $798,750
- Landmark / historic district
- Prospect Heights Historic District
HPD registration #335485, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.
Questions about 681 Vanderbilt Avenue
Who owns 681 Vanderbilt Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tomlinson, Hyacinth.
Does 681 Vanderbilt Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 681 Vanderbilt Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 681 Vanderbilt Avenue built?
City records list 1895 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 681 Vanderbilt Avenue?
It has 13 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.