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401 Washington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01963-0032Map

Owner of record: Tummings, Charles

401 Washington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1879 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Tummings, Charles. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
70
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
39

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

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
5
About 31% of the building's 16 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 · 70

  • A

    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 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ,(missing), located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing switch cover at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ,all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx. 20 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 27, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line lot line south of bldg.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood and sheet rock partitions erected cellar rear.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls of vestibule at 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar rear.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty balcony at rear.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar thru out.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items & roofing material 4 sty public hall stairs to roof.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling bulkhead to roof.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys public hall.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public halls.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gasline cellar center.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of carton box & household items 4 sty public hall.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade 3 sty public hall stairs.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration opening to ceiling cellar from 401 to 403.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar.

    Feb 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall.

    Dec 21, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 16

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 17, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

    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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    B254:15,16,50a-f. 401 washington ave,boiler located @403 washington ave(heats both bldgs).50a:spill switch hanging off barometric damper 50b:must have fixed louver wtih fire damper 50c:seal all holes in boiler

    Mar 31, 2012 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
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  • General

    Doors

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 25, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 23, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 28, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 10, 2007 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Sep 13, 2004 · Apt 4A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1879
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
9,000 ft²
Lot area
8,320 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1963 / 32
Assessed value
$821,700
Landmark / historic district
Clinton Hill Historic District

HPD registration #339024, last renewed Jun 12, 2026.

Questions about 401 Washington Avenue

Who owns 401 Washington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tummings, Charles.

Does 401 Washington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.

Is 401 Washington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 31% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 401 Washington Avenue built?

City records list 1879 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 401 Washington Avenue?

It has 16 residential units.

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