Manhattan · Block 2239 · Lot 21 · 10034

686 West 204 Street

6 floors · 48 apartments · 45,962 sq ft · built 1925 · class D1 · owner of record: 686 W. 204th Street,

30open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
4HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
47dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 63 days
Annual
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 45,962 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 168 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 168 days
Annual filing
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 291 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 12 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 412 days
Next cycle year 2027
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-10-14 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (2)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Sep 19, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING EXTERIOR WALL FACADE AND APPURTENANCES.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EX 1 EAST,MISSING MORTAR JOINT CRACK IN MORTAR JOINT AT FLOOR 2 TO 4 MULTI LOCATIONS.AT EX.2 SOUTH,FALL
#35717655R
Jul 14, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$0
Feb 12, 2021Elevators CLASS - 2
CLASS 2 VIOLATION ISSUED, ALTERATIONS,EXCEEDS $10.000 AS PER 2.27.3.3.6. OF THE 2014 NYCBC,CODE, REQUIRED FIREMAN SERVICE, REMEDY; PROVIDE,
#39036218K
May 13, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 13, 1997LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#01857
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (0)

None open.

HPD (27) · C 4 · B 22 · A 1
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jul 20, 2026C§ 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 LATCH AT DOOR (LEADING TO COMPACTOR CLOSET) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYAug 3, 2026
May 27, 2026BApt 6FF · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6FF, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJul 1, 2026
May 27, 2026AApt 6FF · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6FF, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTAug 30, 2026
Mar 18, 2026CApt 1E · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKING MECHANISM AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMar 24, 2026
Mar 17, 2026CApt 6E · § 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMar 31, 2026
Mar 17, 2026CApt 6C · § 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMar 31, 2026
Aug 21, 2024BApt 6H · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT THE CEILING, NORTH AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 6H, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 25, 2024
Aug 21, 2024BApt 6H · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 6H, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 25, 2024
Jun 16, 2023BApt 3D · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 21, 2023
Jun 16, 2023BApt 3D · § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT THE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 21, 2023
Jun 2, 2023BApt 3D · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AROUND RADIATOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 7, 2023
Jun 2, 2023BApt 3D · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 7, 2023
Jun 2, 2023BApt 3D · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 7, 2023
Jun 2, 2023BApt 3D · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 7, 2023
Jun 2, 2023BApt 3D · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 7, 2023
Jun 2, 2023BApt 3D · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 7, 2023
Jun 2, 2023B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJul 7, 2023
Dec 23, 2022BApt 3D · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 27, 2023
Dec 23, 2022BApt 3D · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 27, 2023
Dec 23, 2022BApt 3D · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 27, 2023
Dec 23, 2022BApt 3D · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL AND RETURN BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM VESTIBULE ENTRANCE TO THE INTERCOM BOX IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 27, 2023
Dec 20, 2018BApt 1H · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJan 24, 2019
Dec 20, 2018BApt 1H · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJan 24, 2019
Jun 25, 2018B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE COMPACTOR CLOSET , 6th STORYJul 30, 2018
Jun 25, 2018B§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES, 6th STORYJul 30, 2018
Mar 30, 2018B§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 4th STORYMay 4, 2018
Mar 21, 2018B§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 6th STORYApr 25, 2018

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Jul 20, 2026HPD C§ 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 LATCH AT DOOR (LEADING TO COMPACTOR CLOSET) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYOpen

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City records as of Nov 14, 2026, 2:27 PM ET. BBL 1022390021.

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