687 Bushwick Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03205-0008Map
Owner of record: Bushwick Estates LLC
687 Bushwick Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bushwick Estates LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2022. 13 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 120
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 17
- 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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling. approx. 1 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling. approx. 1 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 14452137 issued 19-jul-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2021
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2021
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 17, 2021
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, 1st story
Jun 17, 2021
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
Jun 17, 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 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at basement
Feb 13, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing ara #310286650 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Jan 19, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work,make safe and provide approved plans forthwith,call the dob to rescind work
Aug 14, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain permits for summons # 39113135l issued 5/1/24., comply with commissioner's order
May 5, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department record: at time of inspection of a 3 story bldg. observed roof and balcony converted into recreational spaces. contrary
May 1, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit: at time of inspection of a 3 story building at basement, installed plumbing and electrical for 3 pcs bath and stove, laa job # b00261277 indicates cap and remove at basement. dob records in
May 1, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered and converted from 2 families to 3 families maintained or occupied as a dwelling not authorized by the c of o # 142141 or official department records. at time of inspection observed basement b
May 1, 2024
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of bldg. noted: missing windows at the front ground flr bldg making bldg open and accessible to public. remedy:seal all opening.
Jun 6, 2008 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve - Hazardous
Fail to maintain ext.bldg haz defect noted:broken defect.loose entry door w shingles improperly attached leaving blgd opened w missing vestibule door & the strg or furnitures @ vestibule bsmt level causing a co
Jan 23, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records. partitionserected at basement creating class "a" apt. kitchen & bathroom fixtures present. remedy:restore to legal occupancy.
Feb 13, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
May 4, 2026 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 15, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 30, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 15, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 15, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 15, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 9, 2006 · Apt GR
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt GR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt GR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt GR
Close - General
Doors
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt GR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt GR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2006 · Apt GR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 11, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,368 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3205 / 8
- Assessed value
- $484,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820988, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.
Questions about 687 Bushwick Avenue
Who owns 687 Bushwick Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bushwick Estates LLC.
Does 687 Bushwick Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 687 Bushwick 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 687 Bushwick Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 687 Bushwick Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.