558 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02012-0048Map
Owner of record: Leonard A Gayle
558 Washington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Leonard A Gayle. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 16 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 49
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 · 21
- 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
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.
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass panes at skylight in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass panes to skylight at public hall, 4th story
Nov 13, 2019
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.
Oct 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder at public hall, 4th story
Dec 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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., 1st story
Dec 7, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing , 1st story
Dec 7, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wire at ceiling and west wall. , 3rd story
Dec 7, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department ... at cellar
Dec 7, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department .. at cellar
Dec 7, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 4th story
Dec 7, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 6 painted sprinkler heads at all stories stairs and landings at public hall
Dec 7, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Dec 5, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilator on south wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, apartment at north
Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilator on north wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 4th story, apartment at north
Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 7
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 7, 4th story, apartment at north
Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 7
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 19, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Apr 26, 2010
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Due to fire
Nov 11, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
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- 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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
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 · 3
- Class - 2
As per class 2 ýb265¨ 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records; submit the certificate of correction
Nov 22, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
B101 50-weil mclain sgo-4 oil-fired 144,000 btu steam boiler located in basement has no work permit. acquire proper permit for installationof new boiler. submit certificate of correction.
Dec 21, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,36,15,11,19,24,32,50. 36 found weil mclain sgo-4 oil fired steam boiler 144,000 btu located in basement not registered. 50-no manual reset low water cut off. correct all listed violating conditions and
Dec 21, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 19, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - General
Locks
Apr 23, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 17, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 3,208 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2012 / 48
- Assessed value
- $817,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #318349, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 558 Washington Avenue
Who owns 558 Washington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Leonard A Gayle.
Does 558 Washington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 558 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 558 Washington Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 558 Washington Avenue?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.