# 331 68th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

BBL 3058540066 · Block 5854 · Lot 66 · BIN 3144690  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/331-68th-street-3058540066  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

331 68th Street (Brooklyn, NY 11220; tax lot BBL 3058540066) is a 5-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C2: walk-up apartments, five or six families), built around 1920, on a 2,615 sq ft lot zoned R5B. City tax records list the owner as LU, DAVID KEREN; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated October 11, 2010 lists a price of $400,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,439,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 54 open HPD violations. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “331 68th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (BBL 3058540066)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/331-68th-street-3058540066. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 54 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: LU, DAVID KEREN
- Building class: C2 – Walk-up apartments, five or six families
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 3
- Units: 5 residential / 5 total
- Lot area: 2,615 sq ft · Building area: 5,550 sq ft
- Zoning: R5B, BR
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-01

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,439,000, assessed value $647,550, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2018-11-27 from LU, DAVID KEREN to LU, CHRISTINE YI; LU, DAVID KEREN; LU, TIFFANY XIN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2010-10-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2010-10-11 from CHUA, GEOK KIAN to LU, DAVID KEREN, stated price $400,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1987-09-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1987-09-29 from MAENPAA, UHRO; MAENPAA, HELMI to CHUA, GEOK KIAN; LU, DAVID KEREN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-09-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-09-05 from MURPHY MICHAEL P to MAENPAA URHO; MAENPAA HELMI, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320720706: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2013-07-01, expires 2014-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-06-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320720706: Alteration. Issued 2013-06-18, expires 2014-02-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-11-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302037301: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 2005-11-17, expires 2006-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-11-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302037301: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2005-11-17, expires 2006-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-10 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIRED. (LIGHT FIXTUR…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-22 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLIN…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-22 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 5: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-22 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT STAIR & BULKHEAD LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-22 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 5: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-22 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 5: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-22 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX .. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-22 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 5: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DROP CEILING INSTALLED IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-22 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 5: SECTION 27-2043 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO CHAIN GUARD DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-22 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE TREAD AT STAIR 2ND FROM BOTTOM IN THE VESTIBULE , 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-22 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-04-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WEST ONE DOOR AT BATHROOM, 1st STORY, APARTMENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-04-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AT ENTIRE APARTMENT, 1st STORY, APARTMENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-04-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE THRESHOLD AT WEST ONE DOOR FRAME IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-04-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE AT ENTIRE APARTMENT, 1st STORY, APARTMENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-04-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-04-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN BEDBUGS AT ENTIRE APARTMENT, 1st STORY, APARTMENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-04-25 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM , AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-04-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE AT WEST WALL AT BATHROOM, 1st STORY, APARTMENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-04-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB AT BATHROOM, 1st STORY, APARTMENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-02-28 | open (Certification Postponment Granted) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY ?11-06(B)(2) WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-02-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-02-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASEBOARD AT NORTH IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CERAMIC TILE AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASEBOARD AT EAST IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATH TUB (HOT WATER) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-08-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-08-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-08-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-08-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX .. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-08-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLIN…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-08-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM .. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-08-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1F: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-08-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

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## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as LU, DAVID KEREN. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2018-11-27 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2018-11-27). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2018-11-27 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2018-11-27). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2018-11-27 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2018-11-27). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Tiffany Lu, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner David Lu, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Paul Nguyen. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Tiffany Lu, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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