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
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 · 70
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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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- 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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 16, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar thru out.
Feb 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof.
Feb 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public halls.
Feb 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gasline cellar center.
Feb 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade 3 sty public hall stairs.
Feb 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Feb 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.