493 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01979-0005Map
Owner of record: Nordia Moses
493 Washington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1800 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Nordia Moses. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 62
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 48
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 62
- 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
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.
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony at west stack, building front at fire escape
May 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts, and all components at all stories at the west stack, building front. at fire escape
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2022
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 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 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 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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 1st from bottom at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance door located at apt 43, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 43, 4th story
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at east 1 north room located at apt 43, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at kitchen located at apt 43, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2004 · Apt 22
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the foyer located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2004 · Apt 22
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and make operative the bell-buzzer / inter.com system in the foyer located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2004 · Apt 22
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2004 · Apt 22
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window wood frame in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2004 · Apt 22
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2004 · Apt 22
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure drop ladder shoe front
May 26, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling and walls thru out cellar
Nov 15, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick work retaining wall north court rear yard
Nov 15, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the north and south courts and rear yard
Nov 15, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Nov 15, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain south entrance to cellar
Nov 15, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective vent louvre boiler room cellar
Nov 15, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling boiler room cellar
Nov 15, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar throughout.
Nov 15, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty southwest apt 31 reid located at apt 31
Nov 15, 1990 · Apt 31
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty southwest apt 31 located at apt 31
Nov 15, 1990 · Apt 31
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 4 sty southwest apt 41 located at apt 41
Nov 15, 1990 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective burners and oven gas range kitchen 4 sty southwest apt 41 located at apt 41
Nov 15, 1990 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. properly secure handrail 2 sty balcony bldg front.
Nov 8, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty east apt.
Nov 8, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty east apt.
Nov 8, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway obstructed gate locked west passagway.
Nov 8, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing lower sash chain 1 sty public hall rear west window.
Nov 8, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty east apt 23 thru out. , section '' ''
Nov 8, 1990 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- 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 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
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 - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Work without a permit.noted:in apartment 22,found new framed partitions,new electrical work and panel,new waste & water lines installed without a permit work is approx 80 % complete.rem;stop all work make safe
Mar 2, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 4, 2022 · Apt APT3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 4, 2022 · Apt APT3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 4, 2022 · Apt APT3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 4, 2022 · Apt APT3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 4, 2022 · Apt APT3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 4, 2022 · Apt APT3
Close - Door/window
Door
May 4, 2022 · Apt APT3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 28, 2015 · Apt 23
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 28, 2015 · Apt 23
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2015 · Apt 23
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 6, 2015 · Apt 23
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 41
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 32
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 41
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 41
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 41
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 32
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 32
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 32
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2005 · Apt 43
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 32
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 32
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 32
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 32
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 32
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 32
Close - General
Windows
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 32
Close - Heating
Radiator
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 32
Close - General
Windows
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 32
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 32
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 32
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 32
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - General
Windows
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 22
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2004 · Apt 22
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1800
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 13,920 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,720 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1979 / 5
- Assessed value
- $923,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312074, last renewed Jul 5, 2024.
Questions about 493 Washington Avenue
Who owns 493 Washington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nordia Moses.
Does 493 Washington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.
Is 493 Washington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 493 Washington Avenue built?
City records list 1800 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 493 Washington Avenue?
It has 13 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.