688 East 43 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04989-0022Map
Owner of record: Joycelyne Charles
688 East 43 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joycelyne Charles. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 14 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 76
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 · 46
- 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 — 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
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — 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 9, 2024
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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin water bugs in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Apr 24, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Apr 24, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Apr 24, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Apr 24, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet ( rotted ) under sink at south wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Jan 26, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story
Jan 26, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at apartment entrance located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Jan 26, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Jan 26, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Jan 26, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective drawers and shelves of the base cabinet under the sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on the south wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to boiler room at basement
Jan 11, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at north, the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall, south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 2nd story
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 3RDFL
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 8, 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 30, 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 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 8, 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 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 4, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 4, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 4, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 4, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,040 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,758 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4989 / 22
- Assessed value
- $48,060
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #350152, last renewed Jun 24, 2026.
Questions about 688 East 43 Street
Who owns 688 East 43 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joycelyne Charles.
Does 688 East 43 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 688 East 43 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 688 East 43 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 688 East 43 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.