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689 5Th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

9
DOB Complaints
1
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
5
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 689 5Th Avenue

The 5-story, 8-unit building at 689 5th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by David Halberstam and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant incidents and ongoing regulatory issues over the past few years. Most notably, there is an active violation regarding the failure to file 2023 external low-pressure inspections, and the building has multiple similar inspection violation citations dating back to 2018, suggesting consistent non-compliance with this requirement.

During a construction period in 2021, the property faced numerous safety and compliance issues, including illegal work while under a stop work order, violations of pedestrian protection requirements, construction safety compliance failures, and violations related to debris management. These incidents resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations and penalties totaling $10,125, though most were subsequently resolved or dismissed. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past three years, with no reported cases between 2022 and 2024.

Recent health and safety inspections show mixed results: while rodent inspections in early 2023 passed following earlier rat activity in late 2022, a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection in October 2022 found violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building's permit history shows activity in 2019 and 2021, with permits issued for various work including alteration and plumbing work. The property is currently under the same ownership since at least 2021, with the owner having faced multiple violations related to construction safety and regulatory compliance during that period.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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689 5Th Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Sunset Park.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1931
Total area 5520 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

9
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.
9
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
5
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 689 5th Ave, New York, NY 11215
  • 237 21st St, New York, NY 11215
  • 239 21st St, New York, NY 11215
  • 241 21st St, New York, NY 11215

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689 5Th Avenue 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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689 5Th 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 689 5Th 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 689 5Th 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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 689 5Th Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2022-10-24 13:21RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 689 5Th Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39428102024-01-09CLOSED7P2024-09-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-09-17)
38239442021-12-03CLOSEDWork Contrary to Stop Work Order2021-12-03Building Violation Issued For Failure To Obey Stop Work Order (2021-12-03)
38186632021-10-22CLOSEDSmoking Ban – Smoking on Construction Site2021-10-22Oath Violation Served (2021-10-22)
38144342021-09-17CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2021-09-17Oath Violation Served (2021-09-17)
38134162021-09-10CLOSEDDebris – Excessive2021-09-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-09-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 689 5Th Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 689 5Th 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 689 5Th 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
2024-12-110002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-060002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-190002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 689 5Th Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-01-11CompliancePassed
2022-11-18InitialRat Activity
2022-02-22InitialPassed
2018-12-20InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 689 5Th 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 689 5Th 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 689 5Th Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-12-0335633517KJSB WORKS INCUNLAWFULLY CONTD WORK WHILE ON NOTICE OF SWO ATOI ON 5STY TOPPEDOFF UNDER PERMIT321599374,IT WAS OBSERVED ONGOING CONST OPS.UPON REV ON BIS THERES A NOTICE FOR PARTIAL SWO DUE TO WORKERS DANGEROUSLY TOSSING DEBRESOLVE5000.00.0
2021-10-2235506582PJSB WORKS INC.PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS. NOTE: AT TIMEOF INSPECTION OF 5 STY AN ALTERATION JOB SITE. I OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE AT EXP#1&4. I OBSERVED ALSO THAT THE SHED IS OBSTRUCTINGRESOLVE625.00.0
2021-09-1735591365HJSB WORKS INCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMENTS.NOTED:AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED PROPOSED ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING 5 STORY BUILDING WITH WORK ACTIVITY PRESENT.IT WAS ALSO OBSERVEDRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-08-0635574839XJSB WORKS INCFAILURE TO PROVIDE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION.AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION,I OBSERVED A 5 STORY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION WITH A SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE.I NOTICED AT EXP4 TWO 20 YARD CONTAINERS ADJACENT TO SIDEWALK SHERESOLVE625.00.0
2021-08-0635574840NJSB WORKS INC3303.4.2 UNSAFE CONTAINER.AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF AN ACTIVE 5 STORY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION,I NOTICED TWO 20 YARD CONTAINERS ON STREET ADJACENT TO SIDEWALK SHED.CONTAINERS ARE POSTED RIM WITH CONSTRUCTIRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 689 5Th 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 689 5Th 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 689 5Th 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 689 5Th Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 689 5Th Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 689 5Th 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 689 5Th Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 689 5Th Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 689 5Th 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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