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689 Pennsylvania Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04299-0056Map

Owner of record: Ber Realty LLC

689 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 Ber Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 34 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
11 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 · 44

  • 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

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt APT3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Feb 21, 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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north, the 4th room from east located at apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt APT3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt APT3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective binding door and door frame at entrance at cellar

    Aug 21, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage at cellar

    Aug 21, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt APT3

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt APT3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room

    Nov 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the cieling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north, the 4th room from east at north, the 3rd room from east at north, the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wiring at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective droded wood floor in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at north, the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 1

    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.

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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
  • 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 14, 2016

    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

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the orth yard night inspection.

    Mar 29, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors front entrance 1 sty.

    Mar 29, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall rear night inspection.

    Mar 29, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 13, 2019

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Outside left side of the building installation 5 outdoor meter pans and 5 outdoor main disconnect switches, obtain permit

    Oct 21, 2022 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. premises under alt 2 job#321716345 permit active 1/12/20 at time of inspection found:on active site at front and rear side of th

    Aug 13, 2019 · Penalty $25,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt APT3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt APT3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt APT3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jul 22, 2024 · Apt APT3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 30, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 30, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 30, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    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
1923
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,116 ft²
Lot area
2,541 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4299 / 56
Assessed value
$205,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #365145, last renewed Sep 27, 2024.

Questions about 689 Pennsylvania Avenue

Who owns 689 Pennsylvania Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ber Realty LLC.

Does 689 Pennsylvania Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 689 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 689 Pennsylvania Avenue built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 689 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.