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
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 · 62
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at cellar
Jul 30, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Sep 6, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Sep 6, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 6, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit wall kitchen cabinet doors 4th sty south east apt d3 located at apt d3
Sep 22, 1998 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door east room & kitchen 1 sty northeast a1.
Jun 25, 1992
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows thru out 1 sty northeast apt a1. located at apt a1
Jun 25, 1992 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom 1 sty northeast apt a1. located at apt a1
Jun 25, 1992 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.