679 Cleveland Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04081-0019Map

679 Cleveland Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Fang Ping. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 91
DOB violations: 2
ECB violations: 7
HPD complaints: 145

What to know

Concern

10 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 · 91

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
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2025 · Apt BASEME
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 30, 2025
Open — Nov certified late
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all cold water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at north wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 15 sq ft at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south and north walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling north and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods rear of the building yard
May 18, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets faucet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 20 sq ft at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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
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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable latch at building front entrance gate at west yard
Sep 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction material under drop ladder at west at fire escape
Sep 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.noted:at time of inspection observation was made at 2nd floor level apt,front of above premises(2)workers performing renovation work consisting alteration and cutting of subfloo
Aug 24, 2020 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Work without a permit.noted:at time of inspection,observation was madeat 2nd floor level apt front of above premises(2)workers performing new renovation work consisting of alteration and cutting of subfloor and
Aug 24, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
B254,32a,15,34b,38,50a,b,c,d,e. 50a- pipe back flow preventor or discharge down. 50b- no check valve on feed water line. 50c- no clean out in flue pipe. 50d- no emergency fuel cut off switch outside of boiler
Jun 16, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect noted:cracked & spalling masonry at ceilingof front porch at first fl entrance.remedy:repair defect noted
Jun 20, 2006 · Penalty $350
Active
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. note: a crack with missingmortar was observed in the front porch south side wall. remedy: repair/maintain exterior building wall.
Feb 21, 2006
Resolve
Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records-hazardous.noted: cellar level is occupied as a dwelling, with 2 bedrooms(with beds) living room, open kitchen(electrical stove, refrigerator, sink) 3
Sep 27, 2005 · Penalty $800
Active
Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: erected sheetrock partitions, creating 2 bedrooms,living room, kitchen, bathroom(3pc.) storage closets, utility room, boiler room. noted location: cellar level with entry door at
Sep 27, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Electric
No lighting
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close

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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
General
Cabinet
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
General
Cabinet
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
General
Cabinet
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
General
Ventilation system
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
General
Cabinet
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
General
Cabinet
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
General
Ventilation system
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
General
Cabinet
Apr 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close
General
Cabinet
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
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 (C0)
Year built: 1901
Floors: 2
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,198 ft²
Lot area: 1,920 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 305
Council district: 42
Block / lot: 4081 / 19
Assessed value: $68,280
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #368772, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.

Questions about 679 Cleveland Street

Who owns 679 Cleveland Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Fang Ping.

Does 679 Cleveland Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.

Is 679 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 679 Cleveland Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 679 Cleveland 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.