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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

Concern
5 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 · 46

  • 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 — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to boiler room at basement

    Jan 11, 2022

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 8, 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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Jul 30, 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 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 8, 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 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

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

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.