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685 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

14
DOB Complaints
69
311 Housing Calls
107
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

59
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 59% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 685 Nostrand Avenue

The 24-unit, 5-story building at 685 Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights, managed by Charlene Mclean, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since October 2023, with the most pressing concerns revolving around heating and hot water systems. Between October 2023 and October 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water affecting the entire building, with several instances where Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspectors were denied access to verify conditions. The building's elevator system has also been a significant concern, with multiple violations and service interruptions documented between late 2023 and 2024, including three ECB violations related to being out of service, affecting all tenants including those with disabilities.

The most recent incident involved a sewage leak in May 2025, though no health code violations were found. The building has undergone various compliance inspections and maintenance issues, including problems with window guards, water leaks, and unsanitary conditions including pests. Multiple housing maintenance code violations were recorded in 2024, indicating issues with self-closing doors, window guard compliance, and plumbing fixtures in apartment 5A (bathroom sink and bathtub faucets).

The property has faced challenges with pest management, as evidenced by multiple rodent inspections between 2022-2025, with some showing rat activity though the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed. Construction-related concerns were noted in 2024 with two active ECB violations regarding lack of tenant protection during construction work. Despite these ongoing maintenance challenges, records show consistent efforts to address violations, with many being marked as "Closed" following appropriate repairs or corrections. The building has maintained a zero infestation record for bedbugs over multiple reporting periods from 2019 to present.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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685 Nostrand Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Crown Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 24
Year built 1910
Total area 27070 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

14
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
107
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
69
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
10
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
11
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 681 Nostrand Ave, New York, NY 11216
  • 683 Nostrand Ave, New York, NY 11216
  • 685a Nostrand Ave, New York, NY 11216

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685 Nostrand Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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685 Nostrand 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 685 Nostrand 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
2024-10-162024-10-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-282024-07-04Safety-Window Guard Broken/missingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-292024-01-30Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-302024-01-04Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-222024-01-04Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 685 Nostrand 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
2024-11-14CCloseNoneNone§ 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 VESTIBULE DOOR (MISSING) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-11-14BCloseNone3B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLED AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-07ACloseNone5A§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE STOPPER AT WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-07BCloseNone5A§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-25CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK AT ROOM TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT, 3rd STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 685 Nostrand Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-28 14:33Indoor SewageSewage LeakClosedDOHMH
2024-10-16 23:39HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-06-28 10:17SAFETYWINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSINGClosedHPD
2024-01-29 02:14HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-12-30 12:42HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 685 Nostrand Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-03-06CLOSEDCSE: Tracking Compliance2025-03-06No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-07)
39687872024-07-16CLOSEDCSE: Tracking Compliance2024-07-16Oath Violation Served (2024-07-17)
39686532024-07-15CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2024-07-15No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-07-15)
39678732024-07-09ACTIVELocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-09-24Compliance Inspection Completed – No Enforcement Action Required (2024-09-24)
39678742024-07-09ACTIVELocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-09-24Compliance Inspection Completed – No Enforcement Action Required (2024-09-24)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 685 Nostrand Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-12-11V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-09-18V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-06-26V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 908625462025-03-21
2024-05-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 908625442025-03-21
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 685 Nostrand 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 685 Nostrand 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
2025-01-240002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-11-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-140002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-290002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 685 Nostrand Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-02InitialPassed
2024-12-12CompliancePassed
2024-05-31InitialRat Activity
2024-03-27BAITBait applied
2024-01-10BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 685 Nostrand 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 685 Nostrand 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 685 Nostrand Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-07-1639530583MMDG DESIGN & CONSTR LLCDURING INSPECTION OF AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE, WERE A WORKER CUT HIS HAND WHILE USING A MITER SAW. THE MITER SAW WAS PLACED ON THE FLOOR FOR THE WORKERS TO DO THEIR CUTS. AS PER RIDGE, MANUFACTURES SPECS, ITACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-07-1639530582KMDG DESIGN & CONSTR LLCDURING INSPECTION OF A 5 STORY BUILDING WITH 12 UNITS OCCUPIED, THERE WAS NO TENANT PROTECTION DETAILED PLAN POSTED INDICATING HOW THEY WOULD BE PROTECTED AND WHAT EQUIPMENT WOULD BE PROVIDED TO KEEP THEM SAFEACTIVE2530.02530.0
2024-02-2039106304H685 NOSTRAND AVENUE OWNERFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. SERVICE ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT AS PER BC3001.2 & 27-987. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SERVICE, CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION PER 1RCNY 11RESOLVE1250.01250.0
2023-12-2739102227P685 NOSTRAND AVE OWNERS HONLY ELEVATOR IN A MULTIPLE DWELLING OUT OF SERVICE. THIS CONDITION AFFECTS NUMEROUS TENANTS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, THEREBY CREATING A CONDITION DANGEROUS TO HUMAN LIFE.RESOLVE1250.01250.0
2023-10-1639097113NMDG DESIGN & CONSTR LLCAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED DEBRIS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY AT EXP#2.; BC3301.1, COMPLY WITH CODERESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 685 Nostrand 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 685 Nostrand 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 685 Nostrand 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 685 Nostrand 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 685 Nostrand Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 685 Nostrand 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 685 Nostrand Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 685 Nostrand Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 685 Nostrand 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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