685 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01651-0056Map
Owner of record: Marshall Apartments 685 LLC
685 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Marshall Apartments 685 LLC. HPD has recorded 77 housing violations here, most recently on June 3, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 77
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 53
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 · 77
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counterbalance upper and lower sash west window leading to fire escape in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of clogged wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2026
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 mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2026
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
Jun 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Jun 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Jun 2, 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 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash south 1 window in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash 2nd window from east in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 3R7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash 2nd window from east in the 4th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door bottom of stairs at cellar
Sep 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt and eye capable of been padlocked at door leading to rear yard at cellar
Sep 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to rear yard at cellar
Sep 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 3R
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.
Apr 10, 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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 25 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3r7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16175233 issued 21-aug-23 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 3R7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 25 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3r7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 3R7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 3R7
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 3R7
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 3R7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 3R7
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 3R7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the wasteline of the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 3R7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 3R7
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash in the private hallway located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass upper window sash in the private hallway located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper window sash at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet defective in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at 1st . sty public hall leading to boiler room at basement
Dec 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance , 1st story
Aug 3, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots and household items at 2nd stroy balcony at building front stack at fire escape
Jul 3, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 8, 1995
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- 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
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 · 4
- Hazardous
Supervision or use of rigging equipment without a special riggers license defect is two point suspended scaffold erected at east wall south section over east adjoining building a 2 story frame structure roof
Jun 29, 1993 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Use of rigging equipement without proper danger signs remedydisplay proper danger signs remedy remove illegal scaffold
Jun 29, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. remedy:provide and maintain approved plans at premises during construction operations.
Jun 29, 1993 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspections. remedy: provide and maintain approved plans at premises during construction operation
Feb 4, 1993 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 44L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 3R7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3R7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3R7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 15, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt 3R7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 3R7
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 3R7
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 3R7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 3R7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 2, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 2, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 2, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 31, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 1, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2012 · Apt 51R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2007 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1651 / 56
- Assessed value
- $1,049,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #326550, last renewed Oct 30, 2025.
Questions about 685 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 685 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Marshall Apartments 685 LLC.
Does 685 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 77 housing violations at this property.
Is 685 Jefferson 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 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 685 Jefferson 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.