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685 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

6
DOB Complaints
1
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
4
Permits

Risk Assessment

98
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 98% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 685 2nd Avenue

The 6-story, 47-unit building at 685 2nd Avenue in Murray Hill, owned by Seth Weinstein and constructed in 1942, has experienced several significant events over the past few years. Most notably, as of June 2025, the building is currently facing an active violation for failing to file the FISP Cycle 9B technical report by the February 21, 2023 deadline. In 2020-2021, the property underwent construction work that resulted in multiple violations related to construction safety compliance, including issues with the construction superintendent's presence and required documentation, though these violations were ultimately resolved.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations in recent years, with no reported cases in the annual reports from 2019 through 2025. The property has demonstrated consistent compliance with rodent inspections, passing all inspections conducted between 2011 and 2025. While there were some concerns about the building's condition attracting rodents in 2023, this was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and resulted in no violations being found.

The building's management has shown responsiveness to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the regular filing of bedbug reports and timely corrections of most identified violations. Historical data shows some prior issues with elevator maintenance and other systems (as of 2018), but these appear to have been resolved. A sidewalk shed violation in December 2022 and a construction safety compliance action in December 2020 were among the more serious recent infractions, though both were addressed through appropriate channels.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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685 2nd Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Murray Hill.

Building Characteristics

Total units 47
Year built 1942
Total area 45300 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
1
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
4
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 685 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • 687 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • 689 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • 691 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • 693 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • 695 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • 245 East 37th St, New York, NY 10016

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685 2nd Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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685 2nd Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 685 2nd Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 685 2nd Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2021-04-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 685 2nd Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-04-17 18:56RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 685 2nd Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16390802023-06-09CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2023-06-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-06-09)
16246102022-12-15CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2022-12-16Oath Violation Served (2022-12-16)
15789952021-08-09CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2021-08-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-08-10)
15767362021-07-15CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2021-07-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-07-22)
15598332020-12-09CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2020-12-08Oath Violation Served (2020-12-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 685 2nd Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9B TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2023
2021-03-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 904627312021-07-28
2021-03-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 904627362021-07-28
2020-12-08VP*-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB- DISMISSEDINCCORECT ECB LISTED2020-12-09
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 685 2nd Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 685 2nd Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-06-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-040002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-060002020-11-012021-10-31
2019-02-060002017-11-012018-11-30
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 685 2nd Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-11InitialPassed
2024-09-17InitialPassed
2023-04-24InitialPassed
2020-03-04InitialPassed
2018-10-04InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 685 2nd Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 685 2nd Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 685 2nd Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-12-1639510454HNY CORP APEX GROUPSOME OF VERTICAL POST ARE NOT PLUMB.STRAIGHTEN POSTSRESOLVE2400.00.0
2020-12-0835545157XROMMEL B DOLARFAILURE TO POST & DISTRIBUTE NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OF TPP. AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT AN ACTIVE JOBSITE,OBSERVED THE JOBSITE IS AN ALTERATION JOB OF 2 APT'S & COMBINE THEM INTO ONE. THE ADJOINING APTS WERE OCCUPIEDRESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-12-0835545158HVICTOR FEDASHCONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT FAILED TO PERFORM DUTIES PER CODE. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ON AN ACTIVE JOB SITE,I OBSERVED THAT THE SITES CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT FAILED TO PERFORM HIS DUTIES TO SITE AS FOLLORESOLVE0.00.0
2020-12-0835545155MSEVENTH FLOOR SERVICES INFAILURE TO DESIGNATE &/OR HAVE A CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT PRESENT AT SITE AS REQUIRED. AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT AN ACTIVE JOBSITE,OBSERVED WORKERS ENGAGED IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY. UPON REQUESTING TO SEE THERESOLVE0.00.0
2020-12-0835545156YSEVENTH FLOOR SERVICES INFAILURE TO MAINTAIN/DISPLAY ON SITE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY BC CHAPTER 33. AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION ON AN ACTIVE JOB SITE,I OBSERVED 1 WORKER ENGAGED IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON SITE(TILING). UPON REQUESTRESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 685 2nd Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 685 2nd Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 685 2nd Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 685 2nd Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 685 2nd Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 685 2nd Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

DateTypeResult
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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 685 2nd Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 685 2nd Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 685 2nd Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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