840 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01176-0098Map
Owner of record: Fsg Housing Development Fund Corporation
840 Washington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Fsg Housing Development Fund Corporation. HPD has recorded 152 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 152
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 88
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 · 152
- ANon-hazardous
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.
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to boiler room at cellar
May 29, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 29, 2025 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 29, 2025 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
May 29, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste drain line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Mar 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 13, 2021
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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective closet hollow core doors in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance to room hollow core door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective closet hollow core doors in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative bell, return buzzer and intercom system from 1 st story public hall vestibule to located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor at walking area in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at walking area in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance to room hollow core door in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of furniture blocking the exit window to the fire-escape. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden flooring in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden flooring in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). : defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector : defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor of approximately 12 square feet in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors and stairs at all stories at public hall
Dec 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 24
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 30, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 1, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 · 10
- Class - 1
Unlawfully cxontinued work while on notice of a stop work order. nb attime of my inspection of a bldg being renovator construction work in progress. i observed workers on site doing demolition & clean up operat
Aug 7, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3301.2 failure to maintain safety. note: at time of my inspectionof a bldg being renovated. construction work in progress,i observed workers working at leading edge performing demolation & clean up operati
Aug 7, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Housekeeping. nb at time of my inspection of a bldg being renovated. i observed large amount of debris cluttered thru-out all floors at jobsite. stop all work 2nd & 3rd fl. remedy: provide & maintain adequate
Aug 7, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3307.4 warning signs,personnel,and barriers. note-at the time of myinspection of a 4 story alt job site i observed to debris containers in the roadway w/ no barriers around them or any high visibility. this
Aug 3, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to obtain a temporary construction permit prior to installation/use of temporary construction equipment:note-at the time of my inspection of a 4 story alt job site i observed a construction fence in pla
Aug 3, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Work after hours w/o a variance permit contrary to 28-105.12.5. note-at the time of my inspection i observed a 4 story alt job site in progress. i observed worker entering construction fence of site. when asked
Aug 3, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure of permit holder to provide inspection access to and/or exposeongoing construction or work on an active permitted work site. contactcse for re inspection. remedy: provide access for inspection
Aug 3, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note-at the time of my inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place. (1)failure to provide protective caps for bolts to sw shed leaving sharp edges. unsa
Aug 3, 2019 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 3
48a50a,50b50c 50a-pipe safety or relief valve discharge down no threaded end, 50b- pipe hot water relief valve discharge down no threaded end. 50c- fresh air intake for boiler room clogged/
Aug 10, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor. total obstruction. note:,1, 2nd floor fire escape being use for storage ,2, also old carpet on 3 rd floor. fire escape landing. ,3, drop ladder on fire escape bent, leaning and is o
Sep 26, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
May 29, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 28, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 28, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 28, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 28, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 6, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 11,871 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,724 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1176 / 98
- Assessed value
- $937,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #335149, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 840 Washington Avenue
Who owns 840 Washington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fsg Housing Development Fund Corporation.
Does 840 Washington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 152 housing violations at this property.
Is 840 Washington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 840 Washington Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 840 Washington Avenue?
It has 13 residential units and 15 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.