686 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
686 Sackett Street is a 4-story, 8-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1920 in Park Slope, currently owned by Miri Hecht. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, with emergency complaints documented in both 2020 and 2023, though in each case, heat and hot water were reportedly restored by the time of HPD inspection. More recently, there have been significant concerns about rodent activity, with three DOHMH rat sightings reported in 2024 and 2025, including one in May 2025 that resulted in an inspection showing rat activity, though a July 2025 compliance inspection passed.
The building is also currently dealing with two open Class A and C violations from July 2024 related to maintenance issues in apartment 1R, specifically concerning a missing excursion plate and a defective door. Prior to these recent issues, the building's maintenance history shows attention to various problems, including multiple heat/hot water complaints between 2020-2023, one electrical issue in 2019, and several violations related to common area maintenance in 2023. There was a significant construction-related violation in 2019 concerning non-compliance with approved construction documents, though this was resolved with a penalty.
The building's management has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status in annual filings from 2019 through 2024. While the property has passed many of its routine inspections, the pattern of heating system problems and recent rodent activity suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age and history as an old law tenement are consistent with common issues faced by similar properties in New York City.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 5000 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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