280 Ft Washington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02142-0089Map
Owner of record: 280 Fort Washington Avenue Corp
280 Ft Washington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 37 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 280 Fort Washington Avenue Corp. HPD has recorded 95 housing violations here, most recently on July 23, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 95
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 373
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 95
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 5th story balcony west fire escape at building front
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 6th story balcony west fire escape at building front
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Jul 23, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 2nd story balcony west fire escape at building front
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 4th story balcony west fire escape at building front
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 2nd story balcony south fire escape at building front
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 4th story balcony south fire escape at building front
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 5th story balcony south fire escape at building front
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 6th story balcony south fire escape at building front
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents , rats at rear yard
Sep 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defectivr in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling aprox. 6 sq.ft in the 2nd bathroom from east located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east original violation 14583742 issued 27-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling aprox. 9 sq.ft in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east original violation 14583740 issued 27-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the entrance located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling aprox. 6 sq.ft in the 2nd bathroom from east located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and south wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling aprox. 9 sq.ft in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd bathroom from north located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at basement
Sep 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at basement
Sep 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 15 sq.ft in the 1st bathroom from north located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt B1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 29 sq.ft in the 2nd bathroom from north located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt B1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock on door located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intrecom system from the building entrance door to the apartment wall panel. in the foyer located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at basement
Sep 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at basement
Sep 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 10 sq ft in the 1st room from east located at apt 23, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2020 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 23, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2020 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 23, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2020 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden door jam in the entrance located at apt 56, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 56
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide approved metal screen below skylight at vestibule , 1st story
Jul 27, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder out of guide at fire escape east 2 stack
Jul 27, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 6th story balcony obstructing the egress at fire escape east 2 stack
Jul 27, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 2nd story balcony obstructing the egress at fire escape east 2 stack
Jul 27, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 17
- Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Dec 12, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 19, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 14, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 14, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 14, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 24, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10491
Apr 15, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10491
May 8, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
15-push plates-3-handrails-25-new-33-proper soon and lock-73-two on five year-61-on drum-74=top of car all none elevator equipment
May 7, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74)post name of responsible elevator co in m.r
Oct 4, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)provide access to building so that a complete inspection can be made by this department
Sep 26, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 1
Wedged head machine traction sheave side bearing need to be lubricated grinding noisi. in cab floor tiles not secured tripping hazard. oil leak machine oil running on the floor tripping hazard. seal oil leak ma
Oct 5, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
37h10,42g11,61g11. (37h)grease or replace sleeve bearings. (42g)replace improper fuses. (61g)replace fuses. (100-60amps) never use higher amperage fuse,a fuse different type or brige a fuse osha29cfr 1910.30.
Mar 15, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. at 2:45pm at address above observed the installation of three gas dryer and washers in cellar.gas dryers were installed with flexible gas lines which is not allowed in commercial use dryers
Oct 21, 2014 · Penalty $830
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required. installation of two or more dryers at above address and no sprinkler sysem installed above dryers
Oct 21, 2014 · Penalty $1,030
Resolve - Class - 2
10d06,39o02,39l11,56y13,68b07,70o02,71x10,10d-2 speed car door,68b-update log,39l-bulb & guard.
Jul 2, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
100x10,10h11,32h10.100x10-intercom n/g:provide 2 way communication.10h11-car door gibs replace.32h10-guide shoes repair (inside cab rock corner post to corner post).
Aug 31, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
5j1,3x10,10h11,10m11,15m7,20m7,25d6,26l10,26u5,34q3,39p16,66p16,66o02 85u5,16e10. 5j11-too much gap between car doors. 3x10-outside communication. 11m11-rear door 2 required 15m7-past certificate in car as per
Mar 8, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
3x7,15m7,20m11,21l11,39y2,39r9,36p16,41m7,55l9,55y10,66o2. 3x7-outside communication. 15m7-certificate must be posted in car as per code 27-1004a or 27-1004b. 20m11-6th flr. 21l11-stops car in flight when 1st
Aug 19, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39##-39##-40##-79##-79##. 39-working without permit on controller 40-gov sheave 79-working without permit remey file to obtain permit this device to be inspect by this dept d.o.b.
Jan 14, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08j01-57z02-57o02-31q07-53b11-35r09-05j01-33p07-61j01-30o02 31-pit area,35-remove stored material from m.r. 61-tail rope overlaping on drum edge
Nov 5, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
50y14 50f11 37g12 47l12 73m7 57o2 30o2 18o2 18m7 47h15 30z4 33p17 73-provide city i.d tag on device 18-inerlock cover missing prevent clear contact replace where needed 30-clean car top of shraft way 32-patc
Jul 18, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
8b,14m,9h,22d,15t,57o. capacity palte, certicate frame.
May 13, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work withouta permit work noted: at cellar north side an apt. has beencreated with new wall kitchen. bathroom without first obtaining work permits. remedy:obtainall necessary permits and approvals if feasible
Dec 15, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
02x,05i,05j,08v,09h,14m,15l,18l,24i,25i,31l,31q,33h,40i,46i,47i,52l,65i,73o,75t.cease use until items 05i,24i,25i,40i,46i,47h and 63i are complied with before returning to service.call 312-8730 for reinspection
Feb 28, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
52r,02l,03i,06i,74o.
Feb 20, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
61i10, 73o2, 33i11, 21x11, 50y14, 31r9, 33i11, 3m12, 36w6, 5j1, 53q3 33s-key light 31-from motor room pit. 33- wall 3-handrail 53-switch cease use until tailroe is renewed. call 312-8730. before ret to ser
Mar 1, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
61i,73o,33i,21x,50y,8v,31r,74t,33i,3m,74m. 33 wall 31 from motor room to pit 74 name of service to 33 sky light 3 handrails 74 data plate top car
Apr 29, 1994 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
62m,14m,03m,61i,15#,73o,33i,33i,33r,33w,21x,2x,37g,50y,8v,15j,3m,74#, 37r. 62 toe guard. 14 card. 3 capacity plate. 15 install proper 74 install proper city id #37 operation elev without equipement use pe
Jul 27, 1993 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
62m,14m,03m,61i,15#,18j,18x,30q,73o,35p,33p,33r,21x, 62. toe guard 3 capacity plate. 15 hand holes. 18 so tha elevator will not stop when door is pulled. 18. cease use until lock are repaired-call 312-
Oct 21, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p;57o;33o;10p;
Feb 27, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 63
Close - Door/window
Door
May 30, 2026 · Apt ALL
Open - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 52
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 52
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 46
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 46
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 46
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 46
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 46
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 46
Close - Door/window
Door
May 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 9, 2023 · Apt 46
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 34
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 34
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 32
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 45
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2021 · Apt B1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 21, 2021 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 36
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 32
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 32
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 32
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 12, 2020 · Apt 23
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 12, 2020 · Apt 23
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 56
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 56
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 23
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 23
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 23
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 31
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 15, 2020 · Apt 32
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 45
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 6, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 33
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 33
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 37
- Building area
- 50,412 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,429 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2142 / 89
- Assessed value
- $2,282,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104761, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 280 Ft Washington Avenue
Who owns 280 Ft Washington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 280 Fort Washington Avenue Corp.
Does 280 Ft Washington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 95 housing violations at this property.
Is 280 Ft Washington Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 280 Ft Washington Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 280 Ft Washington Avenue?
It has 37 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.