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500 Washington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01978-0025Map

Owner of record: Underhill-Washington Equities LLC

500 Washington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 36 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Underhill-Washington Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 445 housing violations here, most recently on October 2, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
445
DOB violations
37
ECB violations
51
HPD complaints
1,087

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 2, 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
25
About 69% of the building's 36 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 · 445

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door sweep in the entrance located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 65

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, east and north walls at bulkhead at public hall

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door in the public hall located at public parts, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door in the public hall located at public parts, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 25

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling and east wall at bulkhead at public hall

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30 sq feet at ceiiling and north wall at bulkhead at public hall

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, east and north wall at bulkhead at public hall

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown vegetation at north exterior wall stack at fire escape

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd and 5th sty balconies in the north exterior wall at fire escape

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 5th and 6th sty balconies in the building rear stack at fire escape

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Provide operable handle at exterior bulkhead door to allow ingress to bulkhead landing at public hall

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown vegetation at building front stack at fire escape

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 5th story balcony in the building front stack at fire escape

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at closet in the foyer located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Mar 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 63

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 63

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 63

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at building front at fire escape, 5th story

    Feb 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at entrance door building front at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 52, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 52

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash north 2 window in the 1st room from north located at apt 52, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 52

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash north 1 window in the 1st room from north located at apt 52, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 52

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window, 2nd window from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 56, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 56

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 35, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 35

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 26

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jun 16, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Jun 16, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing top escutcheon plate at riser in the kitchen located at apt 62, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2025 · Apt 62

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit entrance door in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 62, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2025 · Apt 62

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door knob to entrance door in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 62, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2025 · Apt 62

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower counter spring balance at east 2 window in the 1st room from north located at apt 62, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2025 · Apt 62

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 62, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2025 · Apt 62

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood bathroom entrance door in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 62, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2025 · Apt 62

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 37

  • Construction other optional

    Observed at exposure 4 (rear) the retaining wall is in disrepair with a section partially collapsed at the top, running step cracks & missing mortar in various areas throughout

    Sep 22, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023

    Feb 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 26, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 10, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 19, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 30, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012

    Aug 30, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade facade optional

    Cycle 7 unsafe report filed

    May 15, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 8, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 7, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 10, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 19, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 17, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 13, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 5, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 22, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p455

    Aug 20, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p455

    Aug 16, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p455

    Apr 3, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 18, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: sheetrock installed in kitchen & bathrooms (white not green) electrical bx cables installed, plbg pipes and gas pipes also installed thru-out bldg. bundles of metal studs stored in hallway (public) dumb waiter open where pipes installed remedy: stop all work make site safe, obtain all necessary permits

    May 14, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 18, 1995

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 9, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1)repair or reneqw basement relay 51)replace car handrails

    Feb 23, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)reschackles all cables (52)remove all jumpers on fuses at controller (53)renew cab lighting (54)have elevator answer 1st floor car call

    Oct 18, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 51

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed a ceiling in bedroom apt 65 with water damage and a vertical crack above bedroom window. at roof level observed vertical c

    Oct 31, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39152243k issued on 6/27/25 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for working over open edg

    Sep 22, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons#39152242z issued on 06/27/2025 for dropping pieces of bricks to a courtyard.rem:f

    Sep 22, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted in exposure 1 on the second and fourth floors that air conditioning units are installed through the windows causing obstruction to the fire escape.rem:remov

    Sep 22, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply with commissioner's order.no permits obtained,no certificate of corrections filed for summons#39152294k issued on 6/27/2025 for working at roof without permit.rem:comply with com

    Sep 22, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted stone and mortor retaining wall at expo 4 is in state of disrepair with cracks and loose pieces of stone.large piece approx 20 in x 10 in x 10 in has

    Sep 22, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Two workers at roof level removed aprox 60 linear feet of parapet wall- workers are dropping pieces of bricks and debris to a courtyard at exp-4 and no overhead protection provided to protect public., safeguard

    Jun 27, 2025 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At roof level two workers performing construction activities related to application #b00797580-i1. i walked the building and observed no tpp posted anywhere., post/distr. notice

    Jun 27, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Stone and mortal retaining wall at exp-4 is in state of disrepair with cracks and loose pieces of stone- large piece approx 20in x 10in x10in has become dislodged and fell aprox 10 ft onto secondory exit passag

    Jun 27, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Two workers removing aprox 60 linear feet of parapeth at roof level, working over an open edge of building w/o guardrails or fall protection., provide guard rails; no new work, , make site safe, install guardra

    Jun 27, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Two workers removed approx. 60 linear feet of parapet wall down to roof level and are in process of rebuilding parapet wall on roof w/o permits., obtain permit; stop all work, secure all loose materials. make j

    Jun 27, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #909480. remedy: submit acceptable requ

    Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Loose cement at flue to chimney-both gas pressure switches have shutoff valve in piping-body drain discharge pipes missing on safety valves-coil relief valve not piped down-oil suction line missing shutoff valv

    Oct 15, 2020 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. observed at front of bldg approx 16'-18'long fabricated metal framed disibility ramp. poured concrete approx 4"deep. finished surface of ramp. ramo connects to maint front stoup. 100% complet

    May 5, 2016 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg south.elevator exp.4-flower pots on 5 and 6th fl window sill.west elev.exp.3 brick under a/c unit-north elev.exp.4 brick under a/c units roof views and/or chimneys.defective(bu

    Mar 24, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    05m07,70o02 05-m-07-provide door zone restrictor.

    Jul 28, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post permit for work at premises noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed was erected on exp #1 job #320863614.no permit was posted on facade,work board/panel,windows or doors on exp #1.permit could

    Mar 17, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take required actions to secure public safety-unsafe facadenoted:at east/#1/front avenue exposure,no safety measures were erectedto secure public safety despite the qew1 submitting a fisp3:not.of uns

    May 31, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    14j01,76h11,10j01,77b11,70m07,16e01,42g11,61g11,40m07,76m01,16m07,37d06,37b06,46j01,37m07,32h11,70o02,21j01,76q03,15m07,51d10: 14j01;mirror/adjust. 76h11;safety key hole. 10j01;adjust car door gibbs. 77b11;prov

    Jul 30, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & dob rules & regulations. remedy:

    Jan 9, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    37i10.37o02.39o02.61t07.68m07. c.u 37i10 repair damaged overhead skylight 37o02 clean water & broken glass from overhead 39o02 clean car top of water & broken glass c.u to lift c.u call chief j.waters at 212 56

    Sep 26, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records - hazardous. noted: from legal occupancy at cellar level of bldg as an accessoryuse/storage/boiler room: to illegally created class "a" apt, w/kitchen

    Jan 9, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit - hazardous. work noted: at cellar level of bldg constructed full sheetrock partitions, creating 2 bedrooms, open kitchen (gas stove, refrigerator, sink), 3 pc bathroom, open living/dining

    Jan 9, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    83x10.83x10-1rcny 11-02 only elevator in bldg out of service restore to service.

    Sep 10, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Cu16i11/21i11 16, 21-i. replace 2fl hoistway door, buck and interlock.cease use of this device until repaired and an inspection is made by this department.

    Jan 3, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read: "in case of fire use stairs unless otherwise instructed" at the elevator bank, on floor 2 to 6. remedy: install sign as per local law 16 1984.

    Dec 19, 2005 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83-x-10- restore to service-device inoperative

    Dec 12, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    08-v-01/58-h-11/51-b-12/85-bb-05/63-m-07/59-r-07/36-d-06/36-i-07/40-t-07/41-o-06/55-m-07/41-g-11/41-r-10/23-o-06/66-o-02. 85-5yr test, 63-machine-no nyc id#, 59-motor room light illegal provide, 36-overhead doo

    Nov 15, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    16-o-01 cease use, hazardous 16) 3rd floor hall door unsecured

    Nov 15, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85bb05/08v01/66z02/58h11/51b12/21m07/16b01 85bb expired gov tag 58h brake pad noise. 51b reshackle tag missing. 21m missing interlock cover bast. 16b lobby door hard to open.

    Oct 17, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85bb05/08v01/66z02/58h11/51b12/21m07/16b01 85bb expired gov -tag. 58h brack pad noise. 51p reshackle tag missing. 21m no interlock cover basement. 16b lobby door hard to open.

    Oct 16, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    #p16/41g11/59b7/60u15/58m11/12l10 (#-p-16)elevator does not go into basement.(41-g-11)controller has jumped fuses on the board.(59-b-07)there is insufficient lighting in elevator machine room.(60-u-15)n.y.c. id

    Aug 2, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    41g11/59b07/40q06/#q06/40t07/#t07/83v01/83o02/05e01/85bb05/21m07/84d06/14m07/83p16 (41-g-11) controller has fuses jumped out. (59-b-07) there is insufficent lighting in elevator machine room. (40-q-06)(#-q-06)

    Jun 13, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14ill 16k11 21q03 21l10 58a07 50l10 84i10 10h11 16e10 16a01 16h11 08v01 36o02 36d06 85bb05 16m07 38o02 66o02 16k-bsmt hoistway door buck 21q, 6 flow cover 21l-pulling bsmt hoistway door stops car 58a provide pr

    Oct 15, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v01,21m07,05j01,38o02,85bb05,16b01,15l10,03m07,58b11,83x10.21m-6th floor interlock cover.05j-car gate dragging.16b-2nd floor door slamming shut.03m-capacity plate.58b-remove wires on brake pins and provide pr

    Oct 6, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v01/10m03/21m03/16i11/66o02/28l10/85bb05 10m- 2nd gib missing 21m- cover missing 6fl. 16i- door back 28l- door not fully closing.

    Jun 3, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building defect noted apt's 63 64 cracks in wall at various location in apts bedrooms & bathrooms and also livingroom also cracking in ceiling in both.remedy:repiar and /or replace make site

    Mar 8, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v01/ 80h12/ 10m07/ 19m07/ 16l12/ 21l11/ 62o02/ 26l11/ 16l12/39g12/ 52y14/ 55l11/ 32d06/ 10m 2nd gib missing 19m cover missing 6th fl 16l 1st fl door bock rotted 21l 2nd fl hall sticking 23l doot n

    May 5, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of illegal hardware; door equipped with pad hock at center of exit passage at south. remedy:remove the illegal pad lock

    Jun 10, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families h.p.d. records indicate 37 apts 6 apt on each fl from 1 to 6 fl and 1 at bsmt. sup apt with an additional apt

    Feb 2, 2002 · Penalty $3,050

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    14m07,17m07,09m07,74m07,08v01,60m07,74m07,31d06,74l12,74i11,36p17. 17m vision panel guard 09m missing one door gib 24m shaft wiring coders missing 74m joe guard 31d properly secure elect wiring to of car 74l lo

    Mar 23, 2001 · Penalty $880

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14m07 53b07 73u16 17m07 74m07 08v01 37d06 37d06 35d06 60m07 74i11 74b12 17-m-07=grating 1st+5th floors 74-m-07=covers 37-d-06=transformer 37-d-06-b=shaft wiring to board 35-d-06-b=cables hanging

    Oct 2, 2000 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: sheetrock installed in kitchen & bathrooms (white - not green) electrical bx cables installed, plumbingpipes and gas pipes also installed thru-out building. bundles of metal

    May 14, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    74m,18l, (74) provide saddle (18) repair locks & roller arms.

    Nov 13, 1995 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    03i,03am,14m,15k,37u,50u,54u,57o,73x.03-replace car door saddle 03a-provide capacity plate 73-restore elevator to service to complete inspection.

    Oct 23, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x. restore elevator service for complete inspection.

    Oct 17, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02l,05i,15l,17m,67u,80u,54u,(05)renew damaged car door saddle (17)replace missing vision panel guard.

    Aug 26, 1994 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    15#,17m,02x,14i,35p. 15 repair or replace shaftway door's checker. 17-provide vision panel grill on shftway door at 1st and 5th floors.

    Jul 13, 1993 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02l,08v,14m,15l,17i,35p. 35 provide access to motor room for complete inspection.

    Sep 25, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02x,17m,05l,25q,35o,30o,57o,18q,37g,50y,28h,15l,09h.

    Aug 26, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 65

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 62

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 65

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 65

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 65

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 65

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 65

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 42

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 65

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 65

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 65

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 65

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 62

    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
1930
Floors
6
Residential units
36
Building area
39,200 ft²
Lot area
9,385 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1978 / 25
Assessed value
$1,489,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #305274, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.

Questions about 500 Washington Avenue

Who owns 500 Washington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Underhill-Washington Equities LLC.

Does 500 Washington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 445 housing violations at this property.

Is 500 Washington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 69% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 500 Washington Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 500 Washington Avenue?

It has 36 residential units.

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