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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 156
- 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
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 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.
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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Apr 13, 2021
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 - 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
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- IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures throughout building
Dec 22, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures throughout building
Dec 22, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective boiler at boiler room
Dec 22, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass, at skylites throughout at roof
Nov 14, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar chimneys (4) at roof
Nov 14, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective flashing, tar throughout paraprt walls at roof
Nov 14, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective scuttle hatch at roof at public hall
Nov 14, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 27, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 8, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 5, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 5, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 26, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 26, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 26, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 26, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 4, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 4, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 4, 2011 · Apt 3
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Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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.