684 St Marks Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01226-0031Map
Owner of record: Effie Gadsden, As Trustee
684 St Marks Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Effie Gadsden, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on July 8, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 72
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 · 59
- BHazardous
Refit 1st window from east at south in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Jul 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at first window from east at south in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash (2nd from east at north) in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash (1st from east at north) in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3
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.
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceilings all stories at public hall
Mar 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 27, 2026
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 19, 2025
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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.
Apr 11, 2024
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 20, 2023
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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 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 - 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.
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 - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story
Jun 6, 2009 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity supplied, in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story
Jun 6, 2009 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story
Jun 6, 2009 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof , at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 6, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector , in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story
Jun 6, 2009 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on.
Nov 5, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at north
May 12, 2004 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at north
May 12, 2004 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 12, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 12, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 12, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 12, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at north
May 12, 2004 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 24, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 24, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open - General
Cooking gas
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open - Door/window
Window pane
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 23, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 23, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 23, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 23, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 22NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 23, 2010 · Apt 3FRNT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 20, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 20, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 20, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 2, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 13, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 10, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 24, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 24, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 23, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 14, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1226 / 31
- Assessed value
- $551,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #362248, last renewed Mar 16, 2022.
Questions about 684 St Marks Avenue
Who owns 684 St Marks Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Effie Gadsden, As Trustee.
Does 684 St Marks Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 684 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 684 St Marks Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 684 St Marks Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.