686 St Marks Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01226-0032Map
Owner of record: 686 St. Marks Avenue LLC
686 St Marks Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 686 St. Marks Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 5 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 27
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 29
- 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
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.
Jun 11, 2025
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 - 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
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.
Nov 9, 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.
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
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- 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 29, 2017
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 - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing
Sep 29, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceramic wall tile basement sty south apt 1b bathroom. located at apt 1b
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose washbasin basement sty south apt 1b bathroom. located at apt 1b
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair by closing so as to be gas-tight all openings in the wasteline washbasin basement sty south apt 1b bathroom. located at apt 1b
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out basement sty south apt 1b. located at apt 1b
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of make operable ceiling vent basement sty south apt 1b kitchenette. located at apt 1b
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling basement sty south apt 1b kitchenette. located at apt 1b
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass upper and lower southwest sashes basement sty south apt 1b south room. located at apt 1b
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose canopy basement sty south apt 1b to rear yard rear entrance. located at apt 1b
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings basement sty south apt 1b private halls and all rooms. located at apt 1b
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings thru out 3 sty apt 8. , section '' ''
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wall tiles bathroom 3 sty apt 8. , section '' ''
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom 3 sty apt 8. , section '' ''
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls basement sty south apt 1b bathroom. located at apt 1b
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective window sash & frame thru out 3 sty apt 8. , section '' ''
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty south apt 1b. located at apt 1b
Jun 21, 1988 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.07 adm code maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler tes t for the current year.
Jun 17, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 12
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
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- 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 · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 3, 2012 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 10, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 10, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 10, 2008 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Locks
Jun 29, 2007 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 29, 2007 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 29, 2007 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 24, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1226 / 32
- Assessed value
- $445,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312809, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.
Questions about 686 St Marks Avenue
Who owns 686 St Marks Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 686 St. Marks Avenue LLC.
Does 686 St Marks Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 686 St Marks Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 686 St Marks Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 686 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.