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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 28
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 15, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane above building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 15, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Jul 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
Apr 23, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of obstructed by rubbish , chute front of building
Apr 23, 2015
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty left apt 5. , section '' ''
Aug 14, 1990 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
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.