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686 Beck Street, Bronx, NY 10455

21
DOB Complaints
141
311 Housing Calls
109
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

19
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 19% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 686 Beck Street

686 Beck Street is a five-story, 26-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Emanual Hernandez. The property has experienced recurring infrastructure issues, particularly with its heating and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints recorded throughout late 2024 into 2025.

Recent maintenance concerns include open violations regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage (as of February 2025) and multiple pest-related complaints in 2025. The building has also faced significant elevator service issues, with multiple complaints between 2018-2024 regarding the building's single elevator, including a 2024 complaint about no alternate service and a 2024 violation for failure to maintain in a code-compliant manner with penalties imposed. The property has a documented history of pest management challenges, with multiple rodent activity inspections showing variable results between 2017-2024, and one bedbug incident reported in 2022-2023.

Recent housing violations include concerns about self-closing doors and latches at various building entry points, documented in 2024 inspections. The building has undergone several emergency repairs and inspections for various systems, including plumbing and water supply issues in 2024-2025, though many of these complaints were eventually resolved or closed. Additional violations from 2024-2025 include open housing maintenance code complaints related to flooring/stairs and pest conditions, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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686 Beck Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Longwood.

Building Characteristics

Total units 26
Year built 1915
Total area 21000 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

21
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
109
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
141
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
5
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
10
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
8
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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686 Beck Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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686 Beck Street 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 686 Beck Street. 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
2025-01-162025-07-18Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-152025-06-15Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-152025-06-15Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-152025-06-15Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-02-232025-02-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 686 Beck Street. 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
2024-10-02CCloseNoneNone§ 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 LATCH SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-17BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HEAVY DUTY MORTISE LOCK ASSEMBLY AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-17CCloseNone1BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-17CCloseNone1BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-02CCloseNone2A§ 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 686 Beck Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-04 11:23RodentSigns of RodentsClosedDOHMH
2025-02-23 10:22HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-19 21:47HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-15 05:43UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEOpenHPD
2025-01-23 09:22PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 686 Beck Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
23969022024-07-23CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-08-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-08-06)
23881832024-03-16CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-06-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-06-10)
23868112024-02-22CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-02-24Oath Violation Served (2024-02-25)
23764862023-09-19CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2023-11-28Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (2023-11-29)
23015852020-06-09CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-06-22Oath Violation Served (2020-06-22)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 686 Beck Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-12-17V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
2020-09-16V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905116582021-12-09
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905117442021-12-09
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905116662021-12-09
2019-10-17V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905117432021-12-09
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 686 Beck Street. 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 686 Beck Street. 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
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-121102022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-270002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-270002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-180002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 686 Beck Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-16ComplianceRat Activity
2024-09-12InitialRat Activity
2023-03-06InitialFailed for Other R
2023-01-30InitialPassed
2022-08-18CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 686 Beck Street. 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 686 Beck Street. 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 Beck Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-02-2439106817NBECK ST LLC ZALMEN MANAGEFAILURE TO MAINTAIN IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER - MISSING MORTAR AT THE CORNER OF THE FRONT / LEFT SIDE EXPOSURE / CORNER AND VARIOUS LOCATIONS, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEACTIVE625.0625.0
2020-06-2239024332XBECK ST LLC ZALMEN MANAGERESTORE DEVICE TO SERVICE SO THAT INSPECTION CAN BE MADE BY THE DEPARTMENT. THEY HAVE SIGNS UP SAYING ELEVATOR WILL BE OUT 8-12 WEEKS DUE TO MODERNIZATION BUT, HAVE NO PERMIT FOR ADDRESS OR DEVICE.RESOLVE3125.00.0
2020-05-0839022042ZBECK ST LLC ZALMEN MANAGECLASS 1 ITEMS.... NO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATRESOLVE1250.01250.0
2020-05-0839022043KBECK ST LLC ZALMEN MANAGECLASS 1 CEASE USE ITEMS..... FLOOR LEVEL MORE THAN 6 INCHES OUT OF LEVEL. ADJUST FLOOR LEVELING TO WITHIN CODE STANDARDS. GEAR CASING MISSING LUBRICANT/OIL. PROVIDE LUBRICANT/OIL IN MOTOR GEAR CASING TO PROPERRESOLVE3125.00.0
2019-07-2138270758KBECK ST LLC97X17 ONLY ELEVATOR IN BUILDING UPON INSPECTION THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SERVICE AS PER 1 RCNY 11-02 RMDY: RESTORE TO SERVICE IMM EDIATLY AND NOTIFY NYCDOB THE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO SERVICERESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 686 Beck Street. 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 Beck Street. 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 Beck Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

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

The table below shows tax and water liens for 686 Beck Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 686 Beck Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 686 Beck Street. 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 686 Beck Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 686 Beck Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 686 Beck Street. 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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