698 New Lots Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04310-0008Map
Owner of record: Karpen, Joel
698 New Lots Avenue is a two-family home built in 2012 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Karpen, Joel. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on October 5, 2022. 10 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 46
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 · 15
- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose baseboard radiator at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exseeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures --hot water 152 f in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late
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- ANon-hazardous
Refit door at closet in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 30, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 30, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permits under plumbing application #302337562 due to suspension of license. stop all plumbing work immediately except to make site safe
Oct 13, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a c/c for vio #34838967k-08261dcmtfvp12 for new bldg occupied w/o valid c/o. remedy: file c/c.
Jan 21, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc1008.1.8 27-371(j) in that on 2nd flr their is illegal hardware on all bedroom doors.remedy:remove illegal hardware f
Sep 16, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.illegal occupancy noted building is occupied on 2nd flr as 3 class b apts w/ 5 bunk beds,10 beds total.discontinue illegal occupancy.
Aug 26, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc1004.1.2)failure to comply w/ maximum flr area allowed per occupant.noted:2 flr occupied as 3 class b apts which less than 200sqr ft being occupied by 4 occupied in 2 rooms & 2 in one.comply w/ occupant load
Aug 26, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
New bldg occupied w/o a valid cofc nb permit#302337362.rem:obtain a valid c/o
Aug 26, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide 2 means of egress from room or space as required.noted:2 flr occupied as a 3 class "b"apts without providing 2 means of egress.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy
Aug 26, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit, expired permit touch up and painting(being)done with expired permit nb#302337362. remedy: renew permit
Apr 18, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to safeguard public & property affected by constrcution operations upon inspection at the said site 692 new lots ave,bk noticed a 5'h x 8'h x 24'l container on the st at curb side unprotected by barrica
Sep 28, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3G
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
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- Door/window
Door frame
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 9, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 9, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 19, 2014 · Apt 696
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt FLR1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt FLR1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 14, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 25, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 25, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 2012
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,980 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,833 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4310 / 8
- Assessed value
- $41,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #815727, last renewed Sep 25, 2025.
Questions about 698 New Lots Avenue
Who owns 698 New Lots Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Karpen, Joel.
Does 698 New Lots Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 698 New Lots 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 698 New Lots Avenue built?
City records list 2012 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 698 New Lots Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.