687 St Marks Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01219-0045Map
Owner of record: Ferraro, Herbert
687 St Marks Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ferraro, Herbert. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 16 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 33
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 · 27
- 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
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 27, 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 11, 2024
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
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 9, 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
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.
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
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 31, 2019
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 19, 2018
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, 2017
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 15, 2016
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 14, 2015
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at building front entrance gate. , 1st story
Jan 15, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - 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) 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2013 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - 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) 2nd door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 16, 2013 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2013 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the north and east walls (8 square feet) in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north
May 6, 2011 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at the door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north
May 6, 2011 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening -- double cylinder key operative lock installed on door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north
Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at north
Feb 27, 2002 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mildew east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at north
Feb 27, 2002 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate : in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at north
Feb 27, 2002 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at north
Feb 27, 2002 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
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 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
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 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Window guards
Oct 3, 2013 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Mold
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Mold
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 27, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 27, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 24, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 24, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Mold
Jan 21, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 3,920 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1219 / 45
- Assessed value
- $526,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #318257, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.
Questions about 687 St Marks Avenue
Who owns 687 St Marks Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ferraro, Herbert.
Does 687 St Marks Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 687 St Marks 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 687 St Marks Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 687 St Marks Avenue?
It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.