651 East 85 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07990-0016Map
Owner of record: Baptiste, John
651 East 85 Street is a two-family home built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Baptiste, John. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 21 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 52
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 34
- 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 25, 2025
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.
Dec 4, 2024
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.
Nov 28, 2023
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.
Nov 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet in the bathroom located at apt floor1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 8, 2020 · Apt FLOOR1
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
May 18, 2020
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet in wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl loose in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening a hasp and eye capable of being locked at the gate at the building front yard
May 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 1st story
Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 1st story
Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 9, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 2
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.
Jan 11, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at basement
Nov 1, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin, bathtub and kitchen sink at basement
Nov 1, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry ceiling and all walls in front of apartment 1 entrance (exterior) , 1st story
Nov 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive construction meaterial and rubbish at rear yard , 1st story
Nov 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at east 5 room located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick tread 2nd from bottom at building entrance , 1st story
Nov 5, 2015
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
Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling at east 5 room located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit
Nov 13, 2024
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jul 26, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at basement. unlawful gas range and kitchen sink present. also, full
Nov 1, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a residential districtt r5-zone. noted: at side yard ofproperty lot, one minivan is being stored w/o plates & registration. this condition constitutes vehicle dead storage or use group (16) and
Sep 21, 2009 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 3, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 3, 2020 · Apt FLOOR1
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
May 14, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 14, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 24, 2019 · Apt PVT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 28, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 28, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 28, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 10, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 18, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 1
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,984 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 7990 / 16
- Assessed value
- $53,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #815668, last renewed Jun 15, 2016.
Questions about 651 East 85 Street
Who owns 651 East 85 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Baptiste, John.
Does 651 East 85 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 651 East 85 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 651 East 85 Street built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 651 East 85 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.