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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

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 61

  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule , 1st story

    Feb 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1f, 1st story

    Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 24, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story

    Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 13, 2026$875,713Rentals - walkup apartments4

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.