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685 Hawthorne Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04818-0051Map

Owner of record: Goans, Vanessa

685 Hawthorne Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Goans, Vanessa. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 4 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
62

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 38

  • 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 4, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes at 1st and 2nd stories building

    Aug 26, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door leading to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door leading to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 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 suspended ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ,, in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 suspended ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 suspended ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 suspended ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to apt. in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 6, 2008 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 suspended ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 6, 2008 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 suspended ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 6, 2008 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door leading to room w/fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 6, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 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 drop ceiling created throughout. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 2, 2008 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 suspended ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 suspended ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 suspended acoustic tiles at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2007 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 suspended acoustic tiles at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2007 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 suspended acoustic tiles at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2007 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2NDLEV

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2NDLEV

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2NDLEV

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt TOPFLO

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Sep 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Sep 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 29, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 7, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 7, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 7, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 19, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 19, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 19, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 9, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 31, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 31, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 31, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 14, 2026$1,110,000Three family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1940
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,212 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
4818 / 51
Assessed value
$60,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #371560, last renewed Mar 5, 2026.

Questions about 685 Hawthorne Street

Who owns 685 Hawthorne Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Goans, Vanessa.

Does 685 Hawthorne Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 685 Hawthorne Street 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 Hawthorne Street built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 685 Hawthorne Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.