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798 Washington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01173-0051Map

Owner of record: N J S Rlty Co

798 Washington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is N J S Rlty Co. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on September 15, 2022. 21 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
43

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 15, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 75% of the building's 8 apartments
Down from 8 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 28

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane above building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Jul 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front entrance to building

    Apr 23, 2015

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Apr 23, 2015

    Open — Invalid certification
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  • A

    Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.

    Apr 23, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided.

    Apr 23, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of obstructed by rubbish , chute front of building

    Apr 23, 2015

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescant light required***

    Sep 14, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2006 · Apt 4

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 20, 2006

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, north wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, ceiling, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, north wall, ceiling, south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls 3rd room from front 2 sty southwest apt 3 lee 230 5356 er1 2633524. , section '' ''

    Sep 20, 1993 · Apt 3

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration dropped ceilings installed thru out 2 sty southwest apt 3. , section '' ''

    Sep 20, 1993 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Aug 14, 1990 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty left apt 5. , section '' ''

    Aug 14, 1990 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear south yard.

    Jan 24, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 20, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 20, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passage way. noted: bulk head door leading to roof is blocked/wedged or sealed of which can not be opened. remedy: remove obstruction.

    Aug 21, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain: noted at 4th fl level stairway leading to sections of plaster ceiling are cracked & deteriorating (bulkhead) & has now detached & fallen onto stairway & landing - 3rd,4th & stairs leading

    Aug 21, 2014 · Penalty $1,030

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain approved plans @ jobsite.note:alt 2#301354219-01work in progress alterations w/no approved plans provided upon request.rem:maintain & provide approved plans

    Jan 22, 2011

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is interior circular court adjacent 802 washington ave at parapet level has missing cracked broken & out of plumb brickwork remedy make all necessary repairs forthwith

    Mar 17, 1993

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Boilers

    Jul 8, 1988 · Penalty $150

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 30, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 30, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 16, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Odor

    Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 9, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 7, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 6, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
9,116 ft²
Lot area
2,714 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1173 / 51
Assessed value
$1,026,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #362151, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.

Questions about 798 Washington Avenue

Who owns 798 Washington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is N J S Rlty Co.

Does 798 Washington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 798 Washington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 798 Washington Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 798 Washington Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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