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685 Pennsylvania Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04299-0058Map

Owner of record: Howard, Christopher

685 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 Howard, Christopher. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 39 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
26

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 41

  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 10, 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

    Open — Info 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 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

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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 19, 2018

    Open — Info 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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit floor cabinet doors at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink (waste pipe) in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1F

    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 28, 2017

    Open — Info 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 14, 2016

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 27, 2008 · 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 erected drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 27, 2008 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the 1st room from east, the kitchen , the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 27, 2008 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof ... at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 19, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    May 15, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    May 15, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light switch at the north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, section at east

    May 15, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste line of sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    May 15, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    May 15, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st window frame from east at south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leaks at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Apr 21, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 21, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall, baseboard at north wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 21, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , baseboard at west wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 21, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 21, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile wall bathroom 2 sty rear apt.

    May 27, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2 sty public hall.

    Mar 29, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 21, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    May 22, 2008 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2008 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 30, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 3, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2006 · Apt 1F

    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 / 58
Assessed value
$186,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #367302, last renewed Apr 30, 2015.

Questions about 685 Pennsylvania Avenue

Who owns 685 Pennsylvania Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard, Christopher.

Does 685 Pennsylvania Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 685 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 685 Pennsylvania Avenue built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 685 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.