# 685 Park Place, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, NY 11216

BBL 3012310066 · Block 1231 · Lot 66 · BIN 3031146  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/685-park-place-3012310066  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-10

## Summary

685 Park Place (Brooklyn, NY 11216; tax lot BBL 3012310066) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1901, on a 2,533 sq ft lot zoned R5B. City tax records list the owner as GRANT, KARLENE D; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated March 3, 2008 at $10 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,660,000. As of November 10, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three active ECB violations and 17 open HPD violations. There was one 311 request 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, “685 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 (BBL 3012310066)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/685-park-place-3012310066. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant (West): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11216: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11216

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 683 Park Place (20 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/683-park-place-3012310067
- 687 Park Place (20 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/687-park-place-3012310065
- 681 Park Place (38 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/681-park-place-3012310068
- 689 Park Place (39 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/689-park-place-3012310064
- 679 Park Place (58 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/679-park-place-3012310069
- 691 Park Place (58 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/691-park-place-3012310163
- 1444 Bedford Avenue (231 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1444-bedford-avenue-3012310054
- 1446 Bedford Avenue (231 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1446-bedford-avenue-3012310055

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 3 |
| Open HPD violations | 17 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: GRANT, KARLENE D
- Building class: B1 – Two-family home, brick
- Year built: 1901
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,533 sq ft · Building area: 3,150 sq ft
- Zoning: R5B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-10

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,660,000, assessed value $99,600, tax class 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-12-28 from FERGUSON, SIMEON to GRANT, KARLENE D, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-03-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-03-03 from GRANT, KARLENE D to FERGUSON, SIMEON, stated price $10. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-10-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-10-19 from FERGUSON, SIMEON to GRANT, KARLENE D, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-10-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2003-10-08 from FERGUSON, ROBERT H; FERGUSON, SIMEON to FERGUSON, SIMEON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-10-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-10-01 from FERGUSON, SIMEON to FERGUSON, ROBERT H; FERGUSON, SIMEON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-08-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-08-06 from FERGUSON, SIMEON; CREIGHTON, THOMASINA to FERGUSON, SIMEON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1988-06-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-06-07 from GERGUSON, MICHAEL/AKA; FERGUSON, MICHAEL to CREIGHTON, THOMASINA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-05-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-05-21 from CREIGHTON, THOMASINA to GERGUSON, MICHAEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-06-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-06-19 from LOISEAU LUCIENNE; LOISEAU GERARD to FERGUSON SIMEON G; CREIGHTON THOMASINA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-10-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-10-29 from ALLISON ROOSEVELT; ALLISON ETHEL to LOISEAU LUCIENNE; LOISEAU GERARD, 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).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-27 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY APPROVED OF NUMBER OF FAMILIES. NOTED: AT WALK IN LEVEL CLASS "A" APT CREATED 2 BDRMS, FULL KIT, GAS STOVE, 3 PC BATH. WALK IN LVL IS PART. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2010-05-27 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 4A,15,21B,32A,38,50A,50B,50D,50E,50F,50G,50H,50I. 50A- CEILING ABOVE BOILER MUST BE FIRE PROOF. 50B- CEILING ABOVE OIL TANK MUST BE FIRE PROOF 50D- MUST PIPE DOWN RELIEF VALVE. 50E- SMOKE PIPE MUST HAVE SOLID S. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2010-05-27 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT WALK IN LEVEL HAS MOLD, HOLES AND WATER DAMAGE THROUGHOUT BATHROOM, FLOOR SLOPED AND ROTTED, ALSO EXPOSED WIRES AND ELECTRICAL. BEING USED AS AN ILLE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2010-09-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-09-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... APPROX 10 SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-05-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... 20SQFT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-02-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-02-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-02-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MISSING CERAMIC TILE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-02-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-02-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-04-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SADDLE, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-04-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GASKET BOTTOM DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-04-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ( MICE ) LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-04-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ( ROACHES ) LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-01-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES AT 1ST STORY APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 M.D.LAW-FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE CONVERSION FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt GRFL: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT GRFL. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt GRFL: SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT GRFL. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

No records found.

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DPR: Damaged Tree – Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down. | 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 GRANT, KARLENE D. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2012-12-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2012-12-28). | 636b-3b5g |

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