499 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01979-0001Map
Owner of record: Washington Usa LLC
499 Washington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Washington Usa LLC. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2025. 5 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 95
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 · 40
- BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at balcony at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Sep 25, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [hinges springs] in the entrance located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on entrance door at room with fire escape window. in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick chimney 1st from east at south ,at north parapet wall, on rear east section
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick chimney 4th from west at north, at north parapet wall,on rear east section
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of maintenance material and household articles at the intermediate landing, on the 4th story at public hall stairs
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling ,north,east and south walls at the bulkhead at public hall stairs
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling ,north,east and south walls at the bulkhead at public hall stairs
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [ hinges springs] at the entrance to the roof from the bulkhead at public hall stairs
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles on the floor at public hall, 4th story
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front entrance court
Aug 31, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at vestibule , 1st story
Aug 31, 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 16, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 3, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken wired glass , upper window sash at intermediate landing between 1st and 2nd story at public hall stairs
Dec 22, 2010
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Dec 20, 2010
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story
Dec 20, 2010
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at east 2 window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2010 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2010 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door in the foyer located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 10
Open — Certification postponment granted - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from east located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) chair rails at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 10
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 10
Open — Certification postponment granted - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2010 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2010 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door to bldg at public hall, 1st story
Dec 1, 2008
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 12
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 12
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 15
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 8, 2014 · Apt A3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt APT6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 10
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2011 · Apt 15
Close - General
Floor
Dec 21, 2011 · Apt 15
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 21, 2011 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 21, 2011 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 21, 2011 · Apt 15
Close - General
Doors
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 17
Close - General
Doors
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 17
Close - General
Doors
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 14
Close - General
Mold
Sep 5, 2011 · Apt 17
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Mar 10, 2011 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2011 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2011 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2011 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2010 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2010 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2010 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2010 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2010 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 11
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 17
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 10
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 20,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,938 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1979 / 1
- Assessed value
- $1,360,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #300125, last renewed Jun 25, 2026.
Questions about 499 Washington Avenue
Who owns 499 Washington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Washington Usa LLC.
Does 499 Washington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 499 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 499 Washington Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 499 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.