# 694 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BBL 3011550052 · Block 1155 · Lot 52 · BIN 3325285, 3325284  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/694-classon-avenue-3011550052  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 698 Classon Ave

## Summary

694 Classon Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3011550052) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C6: walk-up co-op), built around 1931, on a 7,380 sq ft lot zoned R6A. City tax records list the owner as JOINT APPROACH HDFC (THE). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $4,050,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations and six open HPD violations. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “694 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3011550052)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/694-classon-avenue-3011550052. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 6 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: JOINT APPROACH HDFC (THE)
- Building class: C6 – Walk-up co-op
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 4
- Units: 8 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 7,380 sq ft · Building area: 22,128 sq ft
- Zoning: R6A, R6B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $4,050,000, assessed value $1,822,500, tax class 2C
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-06-30 from NYC HPD to 698 CLASSON AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1995-08-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1995-08-28 from CITY OF NEW YORK to JOINT APPROACH HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-08-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-08-17 from COMMISSIONER FINANCENY to NEW YORK CITY, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3581 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-09-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-09-03 from 1624 DEVELOPMENT CORP to UNITED YOKE FELLOW MINISTRY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-04-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-04-29 from 360 S 4TH ST RLTY CORP to 1624 DVLPT CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-09-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-09-20 from 694 ASSOCIATES to 360 SOUTH 4TH ST REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-11-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-11-12 from JAKAL REALTY CORP to 694 ASSOCIATES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-10-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-10-05 from THE DIME SAVS BK OF WILLIAMSBURGH to JAKAL REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-10-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-10-05 from GLAZER MARTIN ET AL DEFT; SIMONE SAMUEL F REFEREE to DIME SAVS BK OF WILLIAMSBURGH, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-02-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-02-23 from GLAZER MARTIN to RAZAL OPERATING CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1968-12-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1968-12-18 from RUBIN SOLOMON; LAX BERKO to GLAZER MARTIN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300517698 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. BOILER/BURNER REPLACEMENT AND FUEL OIL T ANK (SEE ITEM 16 COMMENTS) NO ANGE IN EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1995-07-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300457182 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION TEMPORY FENCE FOR CONSTRUC- TION WORK. SEE APPLICATION NO. 300052751 FOR RE- FERENCE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1990-12-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300052751 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. CHANGES ON PLANS ONLY. ROOM IN CELLAR | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1996-06-26 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 300052751: Alteration. Issued 1996-06-26, expires 1997-06-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-05-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300517698: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1996-05-14, expires 1996-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-05-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300517698: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 1996-05-13, expires 1996-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-05-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300517698: Equipment work / Fuel storage. Issued 1996-05-13, expires 1996-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-05-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300517698: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 1996-05-13, expires 1996-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-01-02 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 300457182: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1996-01-02, expires 1996-06-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-11-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300466840: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1995-11-20, expires 1996-02-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-11-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300466840: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1995-11-20, expires 1996-12-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-11-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300052751: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1995-11-08, expires 1996-08-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-08-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300457182: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1995-08-21, expires 1995-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-08-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300052751: Alteration. Issued 1995-08-21, expires 1996-06-02. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1989-05-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (P-PLUMBING NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-01-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT SECURITY GATE AT METAL FENCE AT EAST YARD. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-11-15 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4F: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-01-30 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4F: 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 4F, 4th STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-01-30 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 4F: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE - UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASHES CAUSING ELEMENTS TO ENTER IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2004-01-26 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BOILER ROOM, CELLAR. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2001-12-04 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | 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 FIXTURES PRESENT LIGHTS NOT ON 100 WATTS REQUIRED. AT FRONT AREAWAY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4F): Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Construction. | 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 JOINT APPROACH HDFC (THE). | 64uk-42ks |
| 1997-06-30 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1997-06-30). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Boukan Collins, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Lenora Walters. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Rashid Sharif, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (JOINT APPROACH HDFC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Boukan Collins (JOINT APPROACH HDFC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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