691 Quincy Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01626-0056Map
Owner of record: Richard Freeman
691 Quincy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Richard Freeman. HPD has recorded 141 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 141
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 30
- HPD complaints
- 85
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 · 141
- 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 5, 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 20, 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 10, 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 21, 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 24, 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 10, 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 1, 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 1, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 12, 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 12, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Oct 31, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal up to accessible openings to ''b'' rooms at 2nd & 3rd stories
May 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 3, north/west 1, b- room at 2nd story .vacate # 143899
Apr 24, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 2, north/east 1, b- room at 2nd story .vacate # 143899
Apr 24, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 1, north/east 3, b- room at 2nd story .vacate # 143899
Apr 24, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 1, north/east 3, b- room at 3rd story .vacate # 143899
Apr 24, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 2, north/east i b- room at 3rd story .vacate # 143899
Apr 24, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 3, northwest i b- room at 3rd story .vacate # 143899
Apr 24, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd bathroom , the 23rd room from north, the 21st room from north at east, the 21st room from north at west, the kitchen , the 1st bathroom , the 1st private hallway , the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor six square feet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 21st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor six square feet in the kitchen located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor six square feet in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor eight square feet in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories public hall
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit ... in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of extension cable connected from 2nd story apartment to 3rd story apartment
Apr 13, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx cables throughout at cellar
Apr 13, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling .... at cellar
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, ... at cellar
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .... at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling throughout in the bathroom located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Structurally compromised building none
Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.
Sep 14, 2022
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Seal all accessible openings to secure against unauthorized access and to safequard the public
Mar 24, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Structure rendered non compliant due to fire. entire premises sustained significant damage due to fire. ceilings opened with charred beams and rafters, compromised fire rating and broken windows
Mar 21, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 28, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2018
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 6, 2009
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 30
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/viol tion #39020181j issued 03/02/20 and file certificate of correction pu suant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to comply vacate order
Mar 8, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#39020181jissued on 03/02/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit.reme
Nov 23, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39020181j issued on 03/02/20 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.working w/out a permit.remedy:
Sep 30, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39020181j issued on 03/02/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or
Aug 27, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39020181j issued on 03/2/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to comply.rem:com
Jul 6, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39020181j issued3/21/20 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.failure to vacate comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Jul 6, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35303612r issued on 4/24/2018 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for occupancy contrary
Jun 7, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35303612r issued 4/24/18 & to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny102-01.occupancy contrary.comply w/ commissioner's
Dec 30, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39020181j issued on 03/21/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c
Oct 16, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35303612r issued on 04/24/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for occupancy contrary t
Sep 28, 2020
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioners orders. at time of inspection 691 quincy street was previously issued a partial vacate #b224/18. entire premises was reoccupied illegally., comply with commissioner's order;
Mar 21, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35303612r issued on 04-24-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept
Jan 7, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35303612r issued on 04-24-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Dec 3, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35303612r issued on 04-24-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept
Oct 8, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/v olation#35303612r issued on 04/24/18 and to file a certificate of cor ectiion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for occupancy contrary
May 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35303612r issued on 4/24/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for occupancy contrary to
Jan 16, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35303612r issued on 04-24-18& to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 1 02-01. for illegal occupancy on the 3rd & 2nd fl. remedy: comply w/com
Nov 26, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35303612r issued on 4/24/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. note:no document file for
Oct 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35303612r issued on 04-24-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for occupancy contrary to bldgs records.
Sep 6, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio# 35303612r issued on 4/24/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or do
Jul 19, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35303612r issued on 04-24-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept
Jun 7, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.observed:@2nd & 3rd fls of 3 sories bldg on each fl 3 single room w/locking devices or door 3 pcs bathroom & kitchen w/gas stove & residenc
Apr 24, 2018 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. partitions erected illegally converting class "a" apts at 2nd and 3rd stories into a total of 6-b-rooms. full kitchens and bathrooms present at both
Apr 13, 2018 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34810894y for work done w/oa permit.(remove portion of foundation installed cutry steps & door tocellar ok)rem-correct conditions cited.
Apr 1, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file c of c w/dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34810981m.rem-file c of c.
Apr 1, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file c of c with dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34810893m(sros @ cellar).rem-file certificate of correction.
Apr 1, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-209.2. failure to comply w/commissioner's order to vacate cellar sro. vacate order #353109 issued 11.6.09 cellar sro still occupied and in use. remedy: comply w/vacate order.
Nov 10, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy on dob records dob record dob records indicate premises to be a 3family cellar storage now cellar converted into a sro has bed tv minifridge micro ect
Nov 6, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted at cellar lvl erected full height partitions creating 1 rm cut opening through foundation & installed entry door installed concrete steps to cellar rem: obtain permit or restore leg
Nov 6, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Supervision or use of rigging equipment w/o a rigger license. no license rigger on site. noted: rope scaffold hanging off "c" hooks at exposure #1 (front of bldg). remedy: obtain license.
Mar 4, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 3FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 3FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 3FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt ROOM2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2016 · Apt 4FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 18, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 18, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 18, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 18, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 5, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
May 5, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 1,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1626 / 56
- Assessed value
- $78,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #379400, last renewed Jul 31, 2018.
Questions about 691 Quincy Street
Who owns 691 Quincy Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Richard Freeman.
Does 691 Quincy Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 141 housing violations at this property.
Is 691 Quincy Street 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 691 Quincy Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 691 Quincy Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.