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
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 · 41
- 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 - 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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 10, 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
Open — Info 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 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
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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 19, 2018
Open — Info 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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Open — Info 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 14, 2016
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.