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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2023
13
About 100% of the building's 13 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 34

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective handrail at building front , 1st story

    Jul 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective concrete south wall at stoop , 1st story

    Jul 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.