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6608 12 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05759-0040Map

Owner of record: Chen, Wei

6608 12 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Wei. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
72
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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 · 72

  • 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 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 25, 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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 deg fahrenheit in the entire apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 6; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting 60 watts minimum required at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at north, the kitchenette , the 1st room from east at south, the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items obstructing access to scuttle ladder to roof exit at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from north at east wall, east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 3rd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment front door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household materials at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 25 square feet at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16904588 issued 20-apr-24 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 square feet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16904590 issued 20-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 square feet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approxitmently 25 square feet at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16922371 issued 20-apr-24 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north and east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 25 square feet at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor by radiator at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the south wall and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls , trims and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approxitmently 25 square feet at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 4, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: leader at exp#4 is not connected to any storm drain or basin causing water course to pass over public sidewalk. remedy: repair/replace drainage system.

    Aug 17, 2015 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling for more than legally approved number of families.noted: dob records cofo #38394 and job # 340119240 permitted 2/13/14 indicate the premises should be occupied

    Jul 31, 2015 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.noted:at cellar level erected full height partitionsfor 2 rooms installed water and waste lines for 3pc bathroom and resi dential sink and kitchen,installed gas line for gas stove at kitchen

    Jul 31, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 6, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 28, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 28, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 28, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt NA

    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
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,600 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
310
Council district
43
Block / lot
5759 / 40
Assessed value
$99,540
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #313974, last renewed Jun 13, 2025.

Questions about 6608 12 Avenue

Who owns 6608 12 Avenue?

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

Does 6608 12 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.

Is 6608 12 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 6608 12 Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 6608 12 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.