686 Cleveland Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04080-0031Map

686 Cleveland Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ellis, Gavin. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 48
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 583

What to know

Concern

7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 4, 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 · 48

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
BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the foyer located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections bathtub, wash basin and water closet at basement
Jan 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range at basement
Jan 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 17, 2025
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
Dec 17, 2025
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
Dec 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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 at public hall, 1st story
Dec 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out

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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
Dec 17, 2025
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 at public hall, 1st story
Dec 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at building entrance door
Dec 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule
Dec 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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
Dec 17, 2025
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.
Dec 17, 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 18, 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 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 26, 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 9, 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 17, 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 22, 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 7, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8. sq ft at ceiling and 7.sq ft north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 21, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 21, 2022
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 23, 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.
Feb 23, 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.
Apr 7, 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 7, 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 29, 2019
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 16, 2018
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.
Nov 20, 2017
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 8, 2015
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 28, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at building front entrance security door , 1st story
May 28, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 28, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 28, 2013 · Apt 3
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 = 6; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 28, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 28, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 28, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 28, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 28, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 28, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 28, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 28, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Apr 11, 2013
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of building records. partition erected creating an illegal class a apartment at basement. gas range and sink present. also present a bathroom compl
Jan 19, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Hazardous
Failure to provide at lease tow (2) means of egress from 3rd floor front apt : remedy : provide means of egress from 3rd floor front rm
Nov 20, 2002 · Penalty $480
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt B
Close

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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Door
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Door/window
Door
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 25, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
General
Window guards
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
General
Window guards
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
General
Window guards
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
May 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
May 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
General
Window guards
Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 10, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 10, 2013 · Apt 1FLR
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 3
Residential units: 4
Building area: 2,880 ft²
Lot area: 1,440 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 305
Council district: 42
Block / lot: 4080 / 31
Assessed value: $336,600
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #305628, last renewed Oct 17, 2016.

Questions about 686 Cleveland Street

Who owns 686 Cleveland Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ellis, Gavin.

Does 686 Cleveland Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 686 Cleveland 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 Cleveland Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 686 Cleveland Street?

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.