427 Washington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01963-0020Map

427 Washington Avenue is a two-family home built in 1870 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lawrence E. Wright. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 14 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 16
DOB violations: 9
ECB violations: 7
HPD complaints: 5

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 25, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 16

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.
Nov 25, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Mar 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice yard
Sep 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at building front yard
Sep 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Jan 10, 2018
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CImmediately hazardous
Section 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: 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 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at the metal gate at bldg. entrance , 1st story
Dec 19, 2015
Open — Nov certified late
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 8, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar at open space, cellar
Feb 8, 2001
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 23, 2020
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed approx. 12'-0" section of wood cornice collapsed on front yard stoop from 2nd floor level and remaining section approx. 8'-0" cornice instate of disrepair, loose and potential collapse condition over entrance door.
Sep 30, 2020
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 26, 2003
Dob violation - active
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 26, 2003
Dob violation - active
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 26, 2003
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Work without a permit. a concrete block extension constructed in rear yard approx 20'x 16'x 10' used as an extension to building. second offence remedy: obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition
Jun 4, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Construction other optional
Work without a permit. hazardous. excavated approx 5ft deep in rear yard and constructing a concrete block extension approx 20' wide and 16' long by 10' high remedy: obtain permits & approvals if feasible from d.o.b. or restore premises to prior legal condition
May 4, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Construction other optional
Work without a permit work noted: having excavated approx. 5ft deep in rear yard, and constructing a concrete block extension approx 20ft wide & 16ft long x 10ft high. for the purpose of extending basement in to rear yard. work caused damage to concrete floor of adjacent propert y in rear yard. remedy: file plans and obtain permit if feasible
Oct 27, 1997
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39029591n issued9/30/20 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.for failure to maintain bldg walls in codecompliant manner.comply w/commission
Jun 3, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39029591n issued on 9/30/20 & to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny102-01.failure to maintain.comply w/ commission
Dec 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Observed approx. 12'-0" section of wood cornice collapsed on front yard stoop from 2nd floor level and remaining section approx. 8'-0" cornice instate of disrepair, loose and potential collapse condition over e
Sep 30, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection 2:10pm i observed gas heater installed in top floor apt. no permits in date base. pic taken.
Jan 26, 2016
Resolve
Hazardous
Work w/o permit.concrete block extension constructed in rear yard approx.20' x 16' x 10' need as an extension to bldg.second offfense. rem:obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition
Jun 4, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Hazardous
Work w/o a permit: hazardous. excavated approx 5' deep in rear yard &constructing a concrete block extension approx 20'x16'x10'. remedy: obtain permits & approvals if feasible from dob or restore premises to
May 4, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: having excavated approximately 5 ftdeep in rear yard, and constructing a concrete block extension approximately 20 ft wide x 16 ft long x 10 ft high for the purpose of extendi
Oct 27, 1997 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt NONE
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2016 · Apt APT3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close
General
Cooking gas
Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B3)
Year built: 1870
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,325 ft²
Lot area: 2,370 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 302
Council district: 35
Block / lot: 1963 / 20
Assessed value: $144,060
Landmark / historic district: Clinton Hill Historic District

HPD registration #815292, last renewed Dec 1, 2016.

Questions about 427 Washington Avenue

Who owns 427 Washington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lawrence E. Wright.

Does 427 Washington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 427 Washington Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 427 Washington Avenue built?

City records list 1870 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 427 Washington Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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