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
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 · 44
- 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
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Feb 21, 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage at cellar
Aug 21, 2024
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 apt apt3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt APT3
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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 - 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 14, 2016
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
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors front entrance 1 sty.
Mar 29, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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
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.