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
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 · 38
- 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 4, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes at 1st and 2nd stories building
Aug 26, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | $1,110,000 | Three family dwellings | 3 |
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.