277 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01918-0013Map
Owner of record: Francine Towers Owners Corp.
277 Washington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 66 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Francine Towers Owners Corp.. HPD has recorded 157 housing violations here, most recently on August 19, 2025. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 157
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 89
Available now in this building
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 157
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceil at bulkhead
Aug 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures low volume in the kitchen located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 6J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarted plaster at all walls and ceiling at bulkhead
Aug 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, north and south walls at public hall, 1st story
Apr 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story
Apr 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, north and south walls at public hall, 1st story
Apr 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door
Apr 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the 4th reccessed window frame casing, sill, and apron at north at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2I
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall, and the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2I
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, and the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2I
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the north wall, and the ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section ''east''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, and the ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section ''east''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the north wall, south wall, and the ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall, and the ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the 3rd reccessed window frame casing at north at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 3rd reccessed window frame casing at north at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building vestibule to box in the foyer located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2I
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 4th reccessed window frame casing, sill, and apron at north at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the 1st reccessed window frame casing, and sill at south at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st reccessed window frame casing, and sill at south at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the 2nd reccessed window frame header at south at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd reccessed window frame header at south at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the 3rd reccessed window frame header, and casiing at south at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at the 3rd reccessed window frame header, and casing at south at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the 4th reccessed window frame casing, header, and sill at south at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at the 4th reccessed window frame casing,header, and sill at south at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of (2) broken wire glass lites at doors at north wall at public hall, 1st story, section ''center''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section ''west''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section ''west''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section ''west''
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at the lower sash window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2I
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, and the south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2I
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutchean plate at the riser at the floor in the bathroom located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling in closet in the foyer located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 27
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 31, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
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- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Provide designated lobby braille tags. adjust braille tags to ada code height. in case of frie sign missing in basement. main line can be opened when power on. remove non elevator equipment from machine room.
Aug 14, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Provide designated lobby braille tags. adjust braille tags to ada code height. in case of frie sign missing in basement. main line can be opened when power on. remove non elevator equipment from machine room. w
Aug 14, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Provide designated lobby braille tags. inoperative car phone. adjust basement door check. prevent chairs in laundry room from blocking machine room door. provide code compliant machine room sign. main line can
Aug 26, 2019 · Penalty $655
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinkler where required.use of plumbing materials which do not comply with rs-16.observed no sprinklers in laundry room when there's 4 commercial dryers.also observed t
Aug 5, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02x10/10m07/09d06/20q03/20i11/66o02 10-m:gib missing needs 2,two.09-d,car door saddle loose.20-q-3fl hatch door needs grill.20-i-bsmt visionglass browen.
Jul 10, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v01/10m07/39r09/66o02/59x10 08-v-up stops.10-m oly has one gib two are required.39-r,no storage in machine room
Jul 10, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
31q7-9m7-57o2 31q7-cover car top electric box 9m7=one of two missing
Oct 30, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01b,02b,08v. 01 stop switch bell not working 02 alarm doesnt sound wh-en stop switch is applied.
Feb 2, 1996 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Unknown
14m,08v,53x.
Feb 2, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15h,53r,73o, 53- replace hanging drop light with proper lighting.
Feb 22, 1992
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
8y,35o,50y,57o
Oct 23, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 31, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 31, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 2I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2I
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2I
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2I
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2I
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2I
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 6J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 6J
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 6J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 31, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 2I
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 2I
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 6J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 6J
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 6J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 2I
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 2I
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 2I
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 2I
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | $1,211,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 4, 2025 | $750,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 66
- Building area
- 56,788 ft²
- Lot area
- 13,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1918 / 13
- Assessed value
- $3,573,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Clinton Hill Historic District
HPD registration #364896, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 277 Washington Avenue
Who owns 277 Washington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Francine Towers Owners Corp..
Does 277 Washington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 157 housing violations at this property.
Is 277 Washington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 11% of its 66 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 277 Washington Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 277 Washington Avenue?
It has 66 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.