778 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01166-0061Map
Owner of record: Browne Desmond
778 Washington Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Browne Desmond. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on December 8, 2005.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 4
- ANon-hazardous
Properly ream out, tap and plug, with screw plugs, the holes in 4'' cast iron pipe connection the rainleader rear yard
Dec 8, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective rain leader all stories rear yard.
Dec 8, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at metal door front building.
Dec 8, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain rear yard.
Dec 8, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 23, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. noted: no c of c has been filed for nov #34496728x issued 10/6/05. remedyfile c of c.
Jan 4, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit: work as noted: at a two storied residential & commercial brick framed structure an extension approx. 10' x 10' has been erected @ the rear yard attached to the existing bldg. note: wood frame
Oct 6, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain adequate house keeping: as noted: at the rear yardof a two storied and commercial brick framed structure an accumulationof construction debris exist with cmu, installation, wood structural
Oct 6, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted:approx 50' high tree in rear of yard.tree is dead with brittle branches.remedy:remove dead tree a.s.a.p.
Oct 23, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
6a
Dec 4, 1991 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 8, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,384 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,263 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1166 / 61
- Assessed value
- $199,920
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 778 Washington Avenue
Who owns 778 Washington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Browne Desmond.
Does 778 Washington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 778 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 778 Washington Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 778 Washington Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.