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544 Washington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02012-0042Map

Owner of record: Roden, Casey

544 Washington Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Roden, Casey. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 4 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 12

  • I

    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 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Jul 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 4 square feet, on the ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt basmnt

    Jul 14, 2017 · Apt BASMNT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling of the boiler room at south west at cellar

    Jul 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling and north wall of the boiler room at cellar

    Jul 14, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Replace with new the missing cover to light switch on the south wall at center of cellar

    Jul 14, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections (sleeping, water closet, wash basin, and bathtub) at cellar

    Jul 14, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 12, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    May 12, 1993

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Ocupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar. full bathroom present completed with bathtub, wash-basin a

    Jul 14, 2017 · Penalty $600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 12, 2017 · Apt BASMNT

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 12, 2017 · Apt BASMNT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 29, 2017 · Apt GARDEN

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 29, 2017 · Apt GARDEN

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,576 ft²
Lot area
1,833 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2012 / 42
Assessed value
$194,460
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #817315, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.

Questions about 544 Washington Avenue

Who owns 544 Washington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Roden, Casey.

Does 544 Washington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 544 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 544 Washington Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 544 Washington Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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