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1720 68 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05576-0014Map

Owner of record: Lin, Xiu Hua

1720 68 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1945 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Xiu Hua. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on December 10, 2025. 28 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 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 · 38

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

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

    Dec 10, 2025

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft at ceiling, east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 8, 2025

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north original violation 18370387 issued 15-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at south wall, west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at east 2 window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at east 1 and east 2 window in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 2r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at building entrance , 1st story

    Nov 7, 2025

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at east window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt BB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north original violation 18328942 issued 29-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt BB

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 6, 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.

    Apr 8, 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 21, 2023

    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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    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 6, 2021

    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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    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.

    Oct 15, 2018

    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

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 674

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt WALKIN

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 19, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Apr 17, 2026$1,550,000Three family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1945
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,003 ft²
Lot area
2,683 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
43
Block / lot
5576 / 14
Assessed value
$91,020
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #372490, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.

Questions about 1720 68 Street

Who owns 1720 68 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Xiu Hua.

Does 1720 68 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 1720 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 1720 68 Street built?

City records list 1945 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1720 68 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.