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253 Washington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01918-0024Map

Owner of record: 253 Washington Avenue

253 Washington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 29 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 253 Washington Avenue. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on August 13, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
62
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
67

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 13, 2025

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
29
About 100% of the building's 29 apartments

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 · 62

  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies all stories building front at fire escape

    Aug 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder west fire escape at rear

    May 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, and the west and south walls in the 1st room from east located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal escutcheon plate for steam riser at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling,and all walls in the bathroom located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd private hallway from east located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd private hallway from east located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood doors at the base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at cellar

    Jul 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jan 31, 2020 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock and assembly in the entrance located at apt a4, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jan 31, 2020 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jan 31, 2020 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jan 31, 2020 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit wood door in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2019 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the entrance located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2019 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, east and north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2019 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2019 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2019 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2019 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2019 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of aircondition installed at 6th storywindow, without braket at building front west yard

    Jun 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at front of building , 2nd story

    Nov 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective 2 pane glass at west wall window in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 22, 2014 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit window at west wall in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 22, 2014 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit window at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 22, 2014 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 22, 2014 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 22, 2014 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass panel at door in the bathroom located at apt e5, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2004 · Apt E5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd and 5th stories front. at fire escape

    Feb 6, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling northwest room at 6 sty rear east apt f2 johnson 252 9173 er1 49676 located at apt f2, 6th story, section '' ''

    Nov 3, 1999 · Apt F2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling throughout 4th sty south east at d3

    Sep 22, 1998

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit wall kitchen cabinet doors 4th sty south east apt d3 located at apt d3

    Sep 22, 1998 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door east room & kitchen 1 sty northeast a1.

    Jun 25, 1992

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash windows kitchen 1 sty northeast apt a1. located at apt a1

    Jun 25, 1992 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit windows thru out 1 sty northeast apt a1. located at apt a1

    Jun 25, 1992 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures sink kitchen 1 sty northeast apt a1. located at apt a1

    Jun 25, 1992 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 1 sty northeast apt a1. located at apt a1

    Jun 25, 1992 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom 1 sty northeast apt a1. located at apt a1

    Jun 25, 1992 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 1 sty northeast apt a1. located at apt a1

    Jun 25, 1992 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling private hall & kitchen 1 sty northeast apt a1. located at apt a1

    Jun 25, 1992 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door north room 1 sty northeast apt 1a located at apt 1a

    Mar 20, 1991 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 19

  • Construction other optional

    Ftc w/commissioner's order control#348147 vio#041526pi30202ag dated 04/15/26 requiring owner to provide a corrective action plan by april 9, 2026. as of may 29, 2026 the req'd cap was not rec'd. immed comply with commisioner's order control#348147 vio#041526pi30202ag

    May 29, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Corrective action plan req'd-exp1 diagnol step cack above cellar entrance,vert masonry step crack above main entrance,exp3 stucco spalling/cracking @ several window openings,exp4 mult masonry cracks obsvd above 6fl window. owner to immed retain reg design prof in good standing w/dob&nys to eval entire bldg&submit corrective action plan

    Apr 15, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 1, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 3, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 30, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 4, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 10, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 7, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    Repair and or replace as required

    Nov 21, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 12, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 15, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 7, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 1, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1638

    Mar 19, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1638

    Jan 3, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 1, 1994

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Device #3p1638

    Mar 11, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (15) defective door check (17) vision guards

    Jul 11, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order vio #52926pi30206ag control #348584 dated 5/29/26. no compliance on file for cap. remedy: comply with the commissioner's order.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.-subject is a 6-story plus cellar landmark bldg with multi dwelling use on interior lot, brick masonry facade. exp 3 has spalling/or racking stucco around m

    Apr 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Cease use item: inoperative door lock monitor as required by code at time of modernization. adjust parameter or file ebn to install chip if needed. class 2 items: adjust saddle to sill clearence where needed.

    Aug 26, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    16l10.29a01.32h10.56y2.16l 3fl hoist door 29a gate open limit 58f excessive free play

    Jul 21, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    21d06.16j10.15i11.34r13.52b07.56f10.100m07. 21d 6fl 16j improper car clearance 6fl 34r large hole hatchway wall into dumb waiter shaft at 3fl 52b anti spin outs 100m cable overhead door & provide light in overh

    Aug 5, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    59j01.59f10.29j01.32j01.32j01.16j10.45p16. 59j excessivly hard stop 29j adjust for full reopen32j excessive side play.16j adjust 6 fl 1/8" clearance at lockside

    Jul 21, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Cease use hazardous 12q03,12l10,21l10,34q10,36p16,16l10,66o02,23d06,16h11.12-l-car light goes off with car in flight 21-l shaking bsmt hatchdoor stops car. 34-q exposed main motor wiring, hatchway.16-l bsmt

    Jan 12, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior wall defect wood at 4 line east wall at allerway vertical cracking evident thru foundation brickwall from grade threeparapet remedy obtain a permit make all necessary repairs immedi

    Jun 24, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57o,75r,

    Mar 10, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    15b,35c,57o,62m,74c. 15 cyt bolts protruding for keepers.62 junction box cover under car missing. 74 no access to overhead room

    Feb 2, 1996 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    39h, 51l, 46h. noise in overhead.

    Jun 14, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75b, 15j, 37g, 17i

    Sep 15, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    15l,21x,50y,74m. 74 nyc designated elevator no (amend rule 208.10)

    Dec 4, 1993 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    05l,11q,17m,25l.

    Aug 6, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 13, 2023 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 3, 2023 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt D3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt D3

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 27, 2020 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 27, 2020 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 31, 2019 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 31, 2019 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 31, 2019 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    May 31, 2019 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2016 · Apt D2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 30, 2008 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 9, 2007 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2005 · Apt E3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2004 · Apt E3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2004 · Apt F2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt E5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt E5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt E5

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt E5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt E5

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt E5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt E5

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1928
Floors
6
Residential units
29
Building area
32,160 ft²
Lot area
6,960 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1918 / 24
Assessed value
$1,549,800
Landmark / historic district
Clinton Hill Historic District

HPD registration #313287, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.

Questions about 253 Washington Avenue

Who owns 253 Washington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 253 Washington Avenue.

Does 253 Washington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.

Is 253 Washington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 29 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 29 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 253 Washington Avenue built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 253 Washington Avenue?

It has 29 residential units.

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