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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 5, 2022

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 · 15

  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.