1686 Nostrand Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05173-0014Map

1686 Nostrand Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wirth, Geneva Barr. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 1 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 22
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 53

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jun 10, 2025

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 · 22

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 10, 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.
Apr 11, 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 1, 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.
Nov 14, 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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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., 3rd story
Apr 13, 2015
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 24, 2014 · Apt 1
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
Jul 24, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing one baluster at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 27, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Oct 8, 2011
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Oct 8, 2011
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective one baluster at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 28, 2011
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept. of bldgs records partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar.unlawful gas range and kitchen sink present also 2full bathrooms pre
Aug 6, 2016
Resolve

Complaints

Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Cabinet
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close

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Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Door/window
Door
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Door/window
Door frame
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 29, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Cabinet
Jul 29, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 29, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 29, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Door/window
Door
Jul 29, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 8, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Mailbox
Jun 8, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Door/window
Door
Jun 8, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 8, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 8, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 8, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Door/window
Door
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Mailbox
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 22, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Window guards
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 16, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 16, 2005 · Apt 1
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: 1910
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,820 ft²
Lot area: 2,250 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 317
Council district: 40
Block / lot: 5173 / 14
Assessed value: $58,500
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #361130, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.

Questions about 1686 Nostrand Avenue

Who owns 1686 Nostrand Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wirth, Geneva Barr.

Does 1686 Nostrand Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 1686 Nostrand 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 1686 Nostrand Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1686 Nostrand Avenue?

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.