489 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01979-0007Map
Owner of record: Washington Residence LLC
489 Washington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 21 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Washington Residence LLC. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on July 26, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 71
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 61
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at skylight in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, at electrical light fixture in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b upper level, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface and grouts joints of visible mold at west and north walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1e upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1e upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e mid level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e mid level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ,at upper level section in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wall cabinet detached at north wall in the kitchenette located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4, 2022
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 - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes .. in the 1st room from east located at apt d1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2020 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes .. in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt d1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2020 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes .. in the 1st room from east located at apt d1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2020 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 1 st. room from east at cellar
Sep 4, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1d, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall at cellar
Sep 4, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 3, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 3, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 3, 2020
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 3, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at window lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at window lower sash in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to compactor closet at public hall, 4th story
Nov 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Nov 26, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work immediately make site safe only contact borough comm. of fice at 718 802-3677 for information
Dec 30, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
A8, unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,aparatus,materials devices, appliances or wiring in use. lighting fixture in kitchen is hanging from its branch circuit wiring in apt #1b., comply with ec;
Jul 7, 2026 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob.atoi,respondent has failed to file c/c for ecb summons35477604r issued4/30/20 forcomplaint3747087., file a certificate of correction; file c/c.
Dec 19, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob.atoi,respondent has failed to file c/c for ecb summons35477604r issued4/30/20 forcomplaint3747087.file c/c.
Jun 16, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39032175l issued11/18/20&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.for occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o or bldgs dept records.comply w/c
Jun 3, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39032175l issued on 11/18/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for occupancy contrary
Feb 26, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
As per the city records (certificate of occupancy# 321019544f) the legal use for the first floor apartment is one family and accessory access to cellar. observed apt.#1d occupied as single rooms: one bedroom at
Nov 18, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o &/or dept of bldg records. class'a'apt converted into 4 sro units 3 at 1st sty apt#d1,& 1 at cellar. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c of o.
Sep 4, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 3
Work without a permit noted at front of buidling observed illegal curb cut approx 10 feet wide with spays on both sides as per c/o # 321019544f that there is no enclosed parking and job was sign off with no cur
Apr 30, 2020 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. @ time of spot check for sewer, waste, water & vent & storm drain all walls & floors was closed, @ time of spot check insp for roughing job# 321019544. pho
Aug 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Supervision or use of power operated hoisting machine without hoisting machine license,above resondent/user of maitou lull crane serial #767191.power operated machine for lifting steel and moving it horizontall
Feb 20, 2018 · Penalty $1,630
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Operation of crane without a certificate of approval.certificate of operation no cd. above respondent,gc contracted /used manitou lull crane with excess of 50'boom/3 ton capacity with wire rope hoisting
Feb 20, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Operation of crane without certificate of onsite inspection.above respondent/user used manitou lull crane with excess 50' boom/3 ton capacity with nire rope attached hoisting steel. crane was set up onsite on
Feb 20, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Supervision or use of power operated hoisting machine without a hoisting machine license. above respondent, gc contracted and used manitou lull crane serial #767191,power operated machine for lifting lowering
Feb 20, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Above respondent operation of a crane without a certificate of onsite inspection.gc contracted/used manitou lull crane with excess of 50 boom/3 ton capacity wih nire rope attached hoisting steel.crane was
Feb 20, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Operation of crane without a certificate of aproval,certificate of operation no cd. above respondent user used manitou lull crane serial #767191 with excess 50'boom/3ton capacity with wire rope attached hois
Feb 20, 2018 · Penalty $2,430
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order,contractor failed to comply with swo #011018rh01 and use knuckleboom(hoistingequipment)lic plates #10478-ma to hoist materials to second floor of b
Jan 16, 2018 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures: operation off a crane in an unsafe manner. respondent above operated knuckle boom lic plates# 20798-tc in an unsafe manner. crane was erecting steel outside of exemption (3319.3)(10)
Jan 10, 2018 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Operating an articulating boom, crane w/out a certification of operation @ time of observed respondents equipment knuckle boom lic plate# 20798-tc was operated by mirega ghinda was observed erecting steel @ abo
Jan 10, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures: operation of a crane in an unsafe manner. steel erector/user operator & used knuckle boom lic plates# 20798-tc to erect steel outside of exemption 3319.3(10), crane did not have a c
Jan 10, 2018 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Operating an articulating boom crane w/out a c of o @ time observed. user/steel erection contractor used knuckle boom lic# 20798-tc to erect steel @ above location. hoisting equipment was being used outside of
Jan 10, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures: operation of a crane in an unsafe manner. gc/respondent above used, contracted & allowed knuckle boom lic plates# 20798-tc to erect steel outside of exemption 3319.3(10). crane did n
Jan 10, 2018 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
B265 as per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
Jan 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 24, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 3, 2024 · Apt ALL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 1E
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 1E
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 1E
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 4E
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 30, 2020 · Apt 1D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 2, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 13,437 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,080 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1979 / 7
- Assessed value
- $2,601,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #388447, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 489 Washington Avenue
Who owns 489 Washington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Washington Residence LLC.
Does 489 Washington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 489 Washington Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 489 Washington Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 489 Washington Avenue?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.