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685 St Marks Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01219-0046Map

Owner of record: Beta Services Corp.

685 St Marks Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Beta Services Corp.. HPD has recorded 156 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
156
DOB violations
33
ECB violations
41
HPD complaints
425

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 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 156

  • 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

    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 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.

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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
  • 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
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  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since december 22, 2011

    May 10, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.

    Jan 4, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures throughout building

    Dec 22, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures throughout building

    Dec 22, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective boiler at boiler room

    Dec 22, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , located at b-room 4, 1st story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin to north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line to wash basin, cascading in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect sinking floor, several wood joists supporting bathroom, kitchen and room north one in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection cascading leak escaping from wash basin into 3'' pvc stack line at floor, unattached located at b-room 4, 1st story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at landing and at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Dec 7, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the 5'' to 6'' inches of sewage and heavy mosquito larvy breeding throughout at cellar

    Dec 7, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin, water closet and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of crossed hot and cold water lines feeding water closet in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets , concealed water leak in wall, when in use in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak from above ceiling, cascading in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster and plaster board ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line, licknuts and washers under sink in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leaks from above ceiling over boiler room, and open space throughout at cellar

    Nov 14, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass, at skylites throughout at roof

    Nov 14, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar chimneys (4) at roof

    Nov 14, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective flashing tar around skylites and air shaft ventilator at roof

    Nov 14, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective flashing, tar throughout paraprt walls at roof

    Nov 14, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective scuttle hatch at roof at public hall

    Nov 14, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a cascading water leak, concealed from above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed and cascading water leak from fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood, ceramic and cement floor sinking in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic and cement floor sinking infront bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak from above in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electric outlets, hanging at north and south walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the water damaged plaster board ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak from above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electric extension cord extended from wall outlet to ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture, in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 33

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 7, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work, contact the borough commissioner at 718 802-3677

    Feb 19, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 8, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 7, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 7, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 7, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 16, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 41

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summ/vio#35237339m issued on 12/08/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01for work against swo.rem:comply w/ comm's order and file a cofc

    Jun 8, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35237339m issued on 12/08/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. unlawfully continued to work while on notice of a stop work ord

    Apr 20, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violat ion #35237339m issued on 12/08/17 and to file a certificate of correc tion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for

    Feb 12, 2018 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued to work while on notice of a stop wokr order. observed in bldg(whilst)on partial swo#3581462 complaint 2 workers installing ceramic tiles on 3rd fl & bathroom & i worker framing w/metal stu

    Dec 8, 2017 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperation.at time of inspection observed and active construction site with alteration wrk in progress.during inspection noted that this cons

    Nov 17, 2016 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved plans at job site at time of inspection.attime of inspection.at time of inspection observed an active construction site with alteration wrk in progress.during inspection requested fo

    Nov 17, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved work documents or approved amendments approved plans# 321046159 on site @ time of insp. no details on approved plan# for replacement stair case (on all flr) & staircase enlarge

    Aug 17, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved const documents &/or approved amendents for alt # job #320839358 for which applicant is requesting a letter of completion.non-conforming work noted:(1)no bathrooms or kitchen i

    Dec 9, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34930541p issued on 12/13/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain.

    Aug 23, 2012 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34930537m issued on 12/9/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain.

    Aug 23, 2012 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34930538y issued on 12.9.11 for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Aug 23, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34930538y issued on 12/9/11 for work without a permit installation of water waste & gas lines. rem:comply with the commissioner's

    Jun 6, 2012 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#34782044m issued 10-9-09 for work without a permit. rem:comply with the commisioner's order.

    May 3, 2012 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of violation #34930538y issued 12-9-11 for work w/o a permit at 1st fl installationof water,waste,and gas lines. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Apr 18, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of violation #34934520y issued 11/22/11 for failure to maintain. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Mar 16, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of violation #34782044m issued 10-9-09. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Mar 16, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34930537m issued on 12/9/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Feb 28, 2012 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34930541p issued on 12/13/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Feb 28, 2012 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34930538y issued on 12-9-11. the respondent failed to correct the condition cited:work without permit,waste,water & gas lines ins

    Feb 28, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34782044m issued on 10/9/09. for work w/o a permit installattion of partitions. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Jan 26, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34934520y issued on 11/22/11. for failure to maintain. remedycomply w/the comm's order.

    Jan 26, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg interior in a code-compliant manner: defects noted: oil leak at cellar, approx oil/water mix, no heat or hot water at bldg, holes in flr at rear of 1st flr public hall, staircase to

    Dec 13, 2011 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building interiior in a code compliant manner: defects note: at cellar level, cellar flooded with approx 2' of water dueto broken pipe. public hallway ceiling plaster missing. exposed wood

    Dec 9, 2011 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit; work noted at basement on grade & 1st fl front sro; installed water & waste lines for a residential sink & gas line for stove at each unit remedy: obtain permits & restore to prior legal

    Dec 9, 2011 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Faiulre to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no fire stopping perbc 712.3 27-345 noted hole appx 2ft x 6ft exposes wood beams at 1st fl hallway rem; provide maintain fire stopping

    Nov 22, 2011 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34782044m issued on 10/09/09 erected full height wall at bsmt so as to create apt w/o a permit rem: comply w/ the comm order

    Nov 22, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in notice of violation# 34782044m issued on 10/09/09. for work without a pernit. remedy: comply with the commissioners order.

    Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34782044m issued 10/09/09 rem: comply w/ the comms order

    Jul 26, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o dept. of bldg records 2ndstory east "b" rooms converted into class "a" apt full kitchen w/ was basin and gas stove, full 3pc bathroom w/ water closet, wash basin and

    Jul 22, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B354 15 16 32a 50a 50b 50c. 50a hard (ford) loop corroded and leaking.50b relocate back flow preventor. 50c install fusable link fire damp on fresh air intake.

    Jun 20, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/an order of the comm's noted:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov#34782044m plumbing work done w/o a permit,creating 2 class"a"apts @ bsmt level

    Apr 7, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34782044m for construction ,plumbing work done w/o a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited.

    Feb 17, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.note:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34782044m for work w/o a permit.for plumbing lines & partitions to creat

    Oct 16, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct vio# 37472044m for work w/o permit @ bsmt installed 1 additional class 'a' no record of correction remedy: comply w/ comm's order & obtain permit

    Aug 24, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:internal stepsto upper flrs are in disrepair-with sagging & loose "sting board"etc steps have gaps & loose in string boards etc.rem:maintain step

    May 6, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ an order of the comms note respondent failed to correct the violating condition cited in nov#34782044m erected one additional dwelling unit in the bsmt and a dwelling unit in

    Apr 19, 2010 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    "stop all work".plumbing work w/o a permit. work noted at apartment #6removed toilet. 2)installed new copper piping inside walls for new shower.2 new valves installed.4)removed single all work done bathroom.

    Oct 15, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occu contrary to that allowed by cofo & dob records apt created @ cellar partitions erected creating rms fixtures present.rem:discontinue illegal use of amended cofo.

    Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.note:@ the above mentioned property 2 illegal dwelling units have been erected(1)additional @ the basement level class"a"(1) 3pc bathrm,1)kitchen & 1 open space/room.also 1)dwelling unit erect

    Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldgs records. 3rd story 3-b rooms-converted into 1-class "a" apt contrary to c of o rem: restore premises to legal occupancy.

    Apr 12, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldg records. basement story apt subdivided into 2 class :a: apt. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy

    Aug 10, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 19, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 19, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 7

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 28, 2011 · Apt 7

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 28, 2011 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 27, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 27, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 27, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 1

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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 1

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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 1

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt BLDG

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 6

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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 1

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 1

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 1

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 8, 2011 · Apt 6

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 5, 2011 · Apt BLDG

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 5, 2011 · Apt BLDG

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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 26, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 26, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 26, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 26, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 9, 2011 · Apt BLDG

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 7

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  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jun 4, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 4, 2011 · Apt 3

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 4, 2011 · Apt 3

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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 (C5)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
5,125 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
308
Council district
36
Block / lot
1219 / 46
Assessed value
$734,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #349699, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.

Questions about 685 St Marks Avenue

Who owns 685 St Marks Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Beta Services Corp..

Does 685 St Marks Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 156 housing violations at this property.

Is 685 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 685 St Marks Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 685 St Marks Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.