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653 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

7
DOB Complaints
56
311 Housing Calls
81
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

73
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 73% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 653 Blake Avenue

The four-story, 13-unit tenement at 653 Blake Avenue in East New York, owned by Israel Cohen, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent years, with multiple emergency complaints documented between 2022 and 2024. Most notably, numerous heat and hot water complaints in December 2024, including one marked as building-wide, were addressed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though some were noted as duplicates of existing complaints.

The building also faces ongoing electrical and maintenance concerns, as evidenced by multiple lighting complaints in December 2024 and persistent issues with garbage/recycling storage in August 2024. The property has documented several interior maintenance issues, including a December 2024 violation for roach infestation in Apartment 11 and various violations in Apartment 10 from 2023, such as broken floor tiles and defective plastered surfaces. Historical records show multiple violations related to work without proper permits, including an active ECB violation from 2021 for unauthorized modifications in Apartments 9, 12A, and 12B, involving new cables, light fixtures, and water lines.

While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2023, with the most recent inspection in September 2023 yielding a "Passed" result, there has been a pattern of bait applications in 2022-2023. The property has maintained a bedbug-free record according to annual reporting requirements from 2019 through 2024, with zero infested units reported in each filing period. Despite these challenges, the building's recent inspection history shows some improvement, with multiple violations being closed after appropriate corrections were made, including repair work completed in Apartments 10 and 11.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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653 Blake Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in East New York.

Building Characteristics

Total units 13
Year built 1930
Total area 10584 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
81
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
56
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 387 Pennsylvania Ave, New York, NY 11207
  • 649 Blake Ave, New York, NY 11207
  • 651 Blake Ave, New York, NY 11207
  • 653 Blake Ave, New York, NY 11207
  • 655 Blake Ave, New York, NY 11207

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653 Blake 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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653 Blake 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 653 Blake 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
2024-12-052024-12-09Electric-LightingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-062024-12-09Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-052024-12-09Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-052024-12-09Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-052024-12-09Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 653 Blake 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
2024-12-08BCloseNone11§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM BELL BUZZER SYSTEM FROM ENTRANCE OF BUILDING ONTO SOUTH WALL IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 11, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-08CCloseNone11HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 11, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
2023-02-13ACloseNone10§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 10, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
2023-02-13BOpenNone10§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 10, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
2022-03-24CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT BULKHEAD DOOR , 5th STORY2022-04-04T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 653 Blake Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-12-06 07:17HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-05 15:23DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2024-12-05 15:23ELECTRICLIGHTINGClosedHPD
2024-12-05 15:23HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-12-05 00:19HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 653 Blake Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39900362025-01-06CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-01-06No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-01-06)
38243982021-12-08CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2022-02-25Stop Work Order Partially Rescinded (2022-02-25)
37864812021-02-12CLOSEDStorefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – ILLEGAL2025-03-07Oath Violation Served (2025-03-07)
37859782021-02-06CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2021-02-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-02-08)
37838042021-01-17CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2021-02-04Oath Violation Served (2021-02-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 653 Blake Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 653 Blake 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 653 Blake 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
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-210002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-010002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-230002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 653 Blake Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-09-11InitialPassed
2023-02-02BAITBait applied
2023-01-18BAITBait applied
2022-11-15BAITBait applied
2022-11-15BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 653 Blake 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 653 Blake 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 653 Blake Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-12-0835409811PBIM PROPERTIES INCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED IN APT.9,12A & 12B THE INSTALLATION OF NEW CABLES AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN CEILING NEW ELECTRICAL PANEL BOXES ALSO NEW WATER AND WASTE LINES FOR TOILET BOACTIVE1250.01250.0
2021-02-0435501917PBIM PROPERTIES, INCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODECOMPLIANT MANNER.EXHAUST DISCHARGE MUST BE NO CLOSER THAN 10' FROM BLDG OPENINGS AS PER MC501.2&RS13-1SEC2-2.1.4.@TIME OF INSP,OBSERVED EXHAUST DISCHARGE APPROX4' FROM WINDOW OPERESOLVE625.00.0
2020-10-2135410708PBIM PROPERTIES, INCFAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED/ACCEPTED PLANS AT JOBSITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION PREMISES UNDER JOB#321906201 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. UNABLE TO DOINSPECTION. FAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS OF INSPECTION. REMEDY:PRACTIVE3125.00.0
2019-05-2137015126HBIM PROPERTIES INCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/ COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35346095H ISSUED ON 7/27/18,AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONPURSUANT TO 28.201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01(D)(2). AN ACCEPTABLE CERTIFICATEACTIVE6250.00.0
2018-07-2735346095HBIM PROPERTIES INCWORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: INSTALLED STORE FRONT AWNING APPROX 3'X25' READS "FAMILY DELI". REMEDY: OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED PERMITS.ACTIVE500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 653 Blake 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 653 Blake 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 653 Blake 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 653 Blake 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 653 Blake Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 653 Blake 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 653 Blake Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 653 Blake Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 653 Blake 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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