1536 68 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05574-0011Map

1536 68 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Yan Hua. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 75
DOB violations: 4
ECB violations: 5
HPD complaints: 80

What to know

Concern

3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 1, 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 · 75

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 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at east wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2025
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 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall at south closet in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping cart and table at public hall, 1st story
Oct 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east and north walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north and east walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out

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ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall at closet at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
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 bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant north wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Oct 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Oct 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak north wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Oct 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriage and scooter at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at entrance door to building
Oct 29, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of scooters and stroller at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 24, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials and household items at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 24, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping cart and household items at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 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.
Jun 6, 2025
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 27, 2024
Open — Info 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 8, 2024
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 21, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 21, 2023
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 9, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Mar 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at apt entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 5
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.
Feb 22, 2022
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.
Feb 22, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock and latch set at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Sep 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi-glass panel installed at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Sep 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide glass panel at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Sep 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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
Sep 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling light fixture at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2021
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 6, 2021
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 6, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Oct 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the fire escape stack at the building front
Jun 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies, top bottom rails, standards and treads at building front east at fire escape
Jan 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at building front gate at fire passage way
Jan 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at the building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 30, 2017
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
Nov 30, 2017
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
Nov 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box (missing) at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35113391p issued on 2/27/15. work w/o a permit. created class'a' apt in cellar. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
May 22, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35113391p issued on 2/27/15. cellar work w/o permit. no permit has been issued to remedy the condition cited. remedy: comply w/the
Apr 10, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35113390n issued on 2/27/15 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Apr 10, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept.records.hpd records indicate 5 units,#166746 registration #310855.noted @ cellar level,constructed 2 units which include 4 rooms,2
Feb 27, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.noted:@ cellar level erected full height partition walls creating(4)rooms water & waste lines for(2)kitchen sinks electrical work for lighting switches,outlets doors w/lacking door devices,doo
Feb 27, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Open
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 5
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 5
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 5
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 5
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 5
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 5
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 5
Close

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Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 5
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 5R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 5R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 5R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 5
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 5
Close
Door/window
Door
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 5
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 25, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2020 · Apt 5
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2019 · Apt 5
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 11, 2018 · Apt 5
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 28, 2018 · Apt 5
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 28, 2018 · Apt 5
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 28, 2018 · Apt 5
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 26, 2018 · Apt 5
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 26, 2018 · Apt 5
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 5
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt 5
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 6, 2017 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Door
Oct 6, 2017 · Apt 3
Close
General
Signage missing
Oct 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 9, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 9, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 4
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 10, 2016 · Apt 3B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2016 · Apt 3B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 3B
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 (C2)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 5
Building area: 4,200 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 311
Council district: 43
Block / lot: 5574 / 11
Assessed value: $432,000
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #310855, last renewed Sep 5, 2019.

Questions about 1536 68 Street

Who owns 1536 68 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Yan Hua.

Does 1536 68 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 1536 68 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 1536 68 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1536 68 Street?

It has 5 residential units.

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