688 Pennsylvania Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04298-0030Map
Owner of record: Torres, Idelisa
688 Pennsylvania Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Torres, Idelisa. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 45
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 · 61
- 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 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster at ceiling with fire retardent material at public hall, 1st story
Feb 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective north wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at entrance to building , 1st story
Feb 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule , 1st story
Feb 14, 2026
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
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 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling, north wall and south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling , north and south walls at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and north wall. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 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 mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jun 7, 2025
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 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 7, 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
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 11, 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
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.
Mar 24, 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
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.
Mar 1, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 2022
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 12, 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 12, 2021
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.
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Oct 19, 2018
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 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Feb 24, 2016
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling, approx. 32 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling approx. 4 square feet in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1f, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1f, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at west wall approximately 4 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective rotten wood floor by radiator in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1F
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015
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 on wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ... at cellar
Dec 4, 2006
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building code compliant. noted: at the front right corner, the facade has a crack from the first floor to the parapet wall., repair and/or replace; comply with code. make all repairs in a la
Feb 14, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt BASMEN
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt BASMEN
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt BASMEN
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt BASMEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt BASMEN
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt BASMEN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 27, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 23, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 23, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 23, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 15, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2006 · Apt 2FLOO
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2006 · Apt 2FLOO
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | $875,713 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,116 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,470 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4298 / 30
- Assessed value
- $186,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310749, last renewed —.
Questions about 688 Pennsylvania Avenue
Who owns 688 Pennsylvania Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Torres, Idelisa.
Does 688 Pennsylvania Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 688 Pennsylvania 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 688 Pennsylvania Avenue built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 688 Pennsylvania 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.