686 Halsey Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01667-0043Map

686 Halsey Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 424 Brooklyn Realty C. HPD has recorded 235 housing violations here, most recently on June 15, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 235
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 226

What to know

Concern

16 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jun 15, 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 · 235

CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Refit at vestibule door
Jun 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 13, 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.
May 4, 2026
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 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes, boxs, shopping carts,milk crates, black garbage bags leading to roof at public hall stairs, 4th story
Dec 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door east at public hall, 4th story
Dec 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story
Dec 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out

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ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story
Dec 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story
Dec 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
Dec 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Refit apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and and north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 4F
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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at building front, that leads to cellar at boiler room
Nov 22, 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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of store street shed obstructing the drop ladder at fire escape at east
Oct 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on 2nd story balcony at fire escape at east
Oct 11, 2025
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 9, 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 29, 2024
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 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 26, 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 east at south
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge, in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior wall. defect noted at exp 1,4 10 x 3portion of facade/cornice has broken off bldg & fallen onto public sidewalk. remainder of facade/cornice in disrepair vacate storm for use
Oct 29, 2012 · Penalty $500
Active

Complaints

Electric
Power outage
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close
Door/window
Door
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close
Electric
No lighting
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close

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Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close
Outside building
Roofing
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
Power outage
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Electric
Power outage
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Door/window
Door
Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Electric
Wiring
Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close
Door/window
Door
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close
Outside building
Gutter/leader
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close
Door/window
Door
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close
Electric
Wiring
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close
Door/window
Window pane
May 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close
Door/window
Window frame
May 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
May 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
May 29, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Door/window
Door
May 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Door/window
Window frame
May 29, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 29, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
May 29, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built: 1910
Floors: 4
Residential units: 6
Building area: 6,000 ft²
Lot area: 1,875 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1667 / 43
Assessed value: $648,450
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #309453, last renewed Nov 3, 2016.

Questions about 686 Halsey Street

Who owns 686 Halsey Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 424 Brooklyn Realty C.

Does 686 Halsey Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 235 housing violations at this property.

Is 686 Halsey 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 686 Halsey Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 686 Halsey Street?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.