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Property Audit ReportBBL 1022370041Generated Jun 13, 2026
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Walk-up apt

686 Academy Street

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Open Violations

79

DOB + HPD

Unpaid Fines

$0

OATH / ECB

Flood Zone

X

FEMA designation

Audit Score

83/100

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686 Academy Street is tracked in NYC Property Audit as BBL 1022370041, located in MN, built in 1930, 30 residential units, 79 open DOB/HPD violation signals, FEMA flood zone X. The free preview keeps address-level facts crawl-visible while the full due-diligence report remains available in the audit.

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Key Findings

2 items
79 open violations on record· DOB · HPD
Annual property tax estimated at ~$99,307 (Tax Class 2)· NYC DOF

Building Details

✓ Verified · PLUTO
Building Area
22,650 sf
Zoning
R7A
Basement
Full Basement
Land Use
Multi-Family Walk-Up Buildings
Registered Owner
Rent Regulation
Yes · 30 regulated units(DHCR)
Quick facts
How many units does this building have?
30 residential units.
How tall is this building?
5 stories, non-fireproof construction, built in 1930.
How big is the lot?
7,475 sq ft (50 ft × 153.33 ft).
What's the building class?
Class C1 — Walk-up apt.
How many buildings are on this lot?
1 building on the lot.
Overall Outlook
Long-term signal for residential or commercial viability
Elevated Risk
Maintenance Reliability
Multiple open violations — proceed with caution
30 / 100
Safety
Stable low-activity area
83 / 100
Daily Life
Transit access via Dyckman St (A)
~3 min subway

Compliance · 10-year history

Violation timeline

DOB · HPD · OATH
201620182020202220242026
Active26Resolved with debt0Resolved24Hover any dot for detail

Violations & maintenance history

HPD · DOB · OATH — 26 open, 24 resolved

Tip: this building has 30 residential units and 26 open violations across all of them. To see only the records affecting your apartment, run a new search with your unit number (e.g. 5A or PH2) in the APT / UNIT field on the homepage.
Open Issues — 26
Minor
Fire escape defective. Replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing guidestop at building front drop ladder
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE
HPD · Filed Jun 2026 · Open ·
Minor
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM code and DEPT. Rules and regulations. Remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at balcony at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
HPD · Filed Jun 2026 · Open
Minor
§ 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 hinges at building entrance door
HPD · Filed Jun 2026 · Open
Minor
§ 27-2045(b)(1)(b) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing
Apt 2 · 1st floor · 2nd apartment from north at east
HPD · Filed Apr 2026 · Open ·
Minor
§ 27-2045(b)(1)(a) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing
Apt 2 · 1st floor · 2nd apartment from north at east
HPD · Filed Apr 2026 · Open ·
Resolved History — 24 (showing 3)
Closed
§ 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 lactchset at door leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story
HPD · Filed Oct 2025 · Closed
Closed
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at the west wall
§ 27-2005 ADM CODEApt 2 · 1st floor · 2nd apartment from east at south
HPD · Filed Aug 2025 · Closed ·
Closed
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects
§ 27-2026 ADM CODEApt 2 · 1st floor · 2nd apartment from east at south
HPD · Filed Aug 2025 · Closed ·

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