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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 8, 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 · 59

  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 27, 2026

    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 19, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    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 20, 2023

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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 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
  • 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.

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.