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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

Concern
8 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

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 · 27

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 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 11, 2024

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 31, 2019

    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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    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, 2017

    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 15, 2016

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at building front entrance gate. , 1st story

    Jan 15, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) 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
  • 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) 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.