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579 Washington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01124-7501Map

Owner of record: Unavailable Owner

579 Washington Avenue is a condominium built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on April 12, 2024. 1 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
13
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 12, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 13

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure a brace bracket at 2nd story balcony-north side-front of building

    Aug 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jul 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jul 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Aug 31, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 3rd story apt & cellar.

    Jan 31, 1975

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 20, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 6, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 6, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 6, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 4, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 20, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 4, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 6, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 13, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 4, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 1C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Condominium (R4)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
14,269 ft²
Lot area
2,940 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1124 / 7501
Assessed value
$1,216,799
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #373247, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.

Questions about 579 Washington Avenue

Who owns 579 Washington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 579 Washington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 579 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 579 Washington Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 579 Washington Avenue?

It has 16 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.