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686 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

8
DOB Complaints
2
311 Housing Calls
7
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 686 2nd Avenue

The 83-unit, 6-story building at 686 2nd Avenue in Murray Hill, owned by Marcy Kornblum and constructed in 1941, has experienced several significant events over recent years. Most notably, a serious 4-alarm fire occurred in March 2021, impacting roof areas above units 6K, 6H, and 6J, resulting in substantial damage requiring extensive repairs. Following the fire, multiple violations were recorded relating to damaged roofing and structural elements, though these were ultimately dismissed after proper repairs were completed and documented. The building has faced recurring rodent-related issues, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing rat activity, following similar complaints in 2021 and an earlier 311 service request in 2025.

Between 2023 and 2024, the property underwent various improvements, including addressing self-closing door mechanisms at the main entrance and bulkhead, though violations were issued for defective doors. The building has maintained an active bedbug monitoring program, showing no reported infestations in recent years (with reports indicating zero infested or re-infested units from 2022 to 2024). Recent inspections in early 2024 found a gas supply issue in apartment 4J, and various maintenance items have been addressed, including window repairs and the need for improved garbage storage conditions. The property has undergone regular regulatory scrutiny, with consistent compliance inspections showing mixed results.

While recent rat activity has been documented in 2025, prior inspections from 2012 through 2018 generally passed without major issues. The building's management has responded to various housing maintenance code violations, including a 2023 requirement for annual bedbug reporting and 2024 violations related to door repairs. Recent Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints from 2023 regarding site conditions and structural stability were investigated, though no violations were warranted at the time. The building's energy efficiency documentation appears to have some outstanding requirements, as indicated by a 2021 DOB violation for failure to display the energy efficiency score and grade.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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686 2nd Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 83
Year built 1941
Total area 80000 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
7
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
2
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 686 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • 688 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • 690 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • 692 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
  • 301 East 37th St, New York, NY 10016
  • 303 East 37th St, New York, NY 10016

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686 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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686 2nd Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units 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 686 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
2021-04-012021-04-02Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 686 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
2024-02-15CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-01-22CCloseNone4J§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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
2021-03-29CCloseNone4J§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EASTNone
2021-03-29CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD DECKING AND ASPHALT MATERIAL AT ROOFNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 686 2nd Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-02 13:58RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 686 2nd Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16419802023-06-29CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2023-06-30No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-06-30)
16362262023-05-07CLOSEDStructural Stability Impacted – New Building Under Construction2023-08-07Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2023-08-07)
15676632021-03-26CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2021-03-24Buildings Violation(s) Served (2021-03-26)
15674532021-03-24CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2021-03-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-03-25)
15675092021-03-24CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2021-03-24Buildings Violation(s) Served (2021-03-24)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 686 2nd Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2021-03-24V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDEMRG WRK ORD:DUE 4-ALARM FIRE THAT TOOK PLACE 3/23/21 ROOF ABOVE UNITS 6K,6H,6J SUFFRD DMG AS FOLLOWS:ROOF SHEATH ABOVE UNITS PRTLY COLP.ROOF JOIST EXPOSD@THE AREA MOD FIRE DMG/CHARED&STRL COMPRM.INTR UNTS PRESNT WALLS&WTR DMG THR-OUT.OWNR ENGAGE PE&CONTR TMP SEAL&WTR TIGHT ROOF.ALL WRK PERFRMD UNDER CONTINUS SUPERV PE ON SITE.FILE REPR JOB W/IN 2DAYSREPAIR JOB #M00571759 HAS A LETTER OF COMPLETION DATED 11/16/22.2023-08-21
2021-03-24V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFTM BLDG SAFE COND:DUE 4-ALARM FIRE ON 3/13/21 ROOF&COCKLFT ABVE UNITS 6K,6H,6J SUFERD DMG FOLOWS:ROOF SHEATH&COCKLFT FRMG ABVE UNITS LOCALLY PRTLY COLP@SAME AREA.ROOF JOIST EXP'D MOD FIRE DMG/CHARRED&STRLY COMPR WALLS BRECH&WTR DMG.OWNR ENGAGE NYSPE&CONTR RPR FIRE DMG UNDR PRMT.RPR PRMTS TO BE OBTN N/L/T 5/15/21.RPR PRMT JOB BE SIGNEDOFF N/L/T 9/21/21REPAIR JOB #M00571759 HAS A LETTER OF COMPLETION DATED 11/16/22.2023-08-21
2021-03-24V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDSEAL ALL ACCESSIBLE DAMAGED/MISSING WINDOW OPENINGS TO SECURE.AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS AND TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC AS WELL AS REMAINING OCCUPANTSDOB VIOLATION DISMISSED AS DECLARATION HAS BEEN CLOSED2022-01-27
2021-03-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDDUE TO FIREOK TO DISMISS VIOLATING CONDITIONS CORRECTED OBSERVED NO EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE2024-07-22
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 686 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
2024-12-310002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-280002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-06-190002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-11-110002020-11-012021-10-31
2022-11-070002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 686 2nd Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-04ComplianceRat Activity
2025-03-07InitialRat Activity
2020-02-28InitialPassed
2018-09-21InitialPassed
2018-01-17InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 686 2nd Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 686 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 686 2nd Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-05-0839085791YFOUR SEASONS RESTORATIONAPPROVED PLAN & ACTIVE PERMIT DOES NOT ALLOW ANY STRUCTURAL WORK TO BE PERFORMED UNDER JOB # M00639672 BUT OBSERVED STRUCTURAL WOOD JOISTS ARE PARTIALLY REPLACED WITH NEW JOISTS IN APT LINES J, K & H ON 2ND TORESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 686 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 686 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 686 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 686 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 686 2nd Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 686 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.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 686 2nd Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 686 2nd Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 686 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.

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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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