684 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

684 Washington Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Prospect Heights, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Michelle Cange. The building has experienced recurring issues with sanitation and maintenance, particularly in recent years. Most notably, there were multiple complaints in 2025 regarding garbage/recycling storage conditions, though inspections found no violations of housing laws.

The property has a concerning history of heat and hot water issues, with complaints documented in both 2025 and late 2023, including a building-wide emergency complaint in April 2025. Water leaks have also been a persistent problem, with multiple reports between 2023 and 2024, including complaints that HPD could not access to inspect. The building currently has four open violations related to failing to file annual bedbug reports between 2020 and 2024.

A noteworthy safety concern was addressed in 2020 when an obstruction on a fire escape was removed, though there remains an open violation regarding a drop ladder shoe that needs attention. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections in recent years, all of which have passed, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 showing no issues. While complaints typically receive prompt closure, many are marked with "not able to gain access" during inspections. A construction permit was issued in September 2020, though specific details of the work performed under this permit are not provided in the data available.