Brooklyn · Block 1979 · Lot 3 · 11238

495 Washington Avenue

6 floors · 42 apartments · 25,500 sq ft · built 1928 · class D1 · owner of record: 495 Washington Ave

24open violations
$10,625ECB/OATH penalties owed
11HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 63 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 63 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 79 days
Annual
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 25,500 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 184 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 184 days
Annual filing
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 2 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1159 days
Next cycle year 2029
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-05-27 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (4) · $10,625 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jun 1, 2026Elevators CLASS - 2
1) PROVIDE BRAILLE TAGS ON ALL DESIGNATED FLOOR LANDINGS B-6. 2) EXPIRED CAT1 TAG.
#39190570P
Aug 12, 2026
DEFAULT
$3,125
May 6, 2026Elevators CLASS - 2
5.1.21.1 EMERGENCY SIGNAL CAR PHONE INOPERATIVE BASEMENT HOISTWAY DOOR DAMAGED REPLACE.
#39187466H
Jul 15, 2026
DEFAULT
$3,125
Jan 9, 2026Elevators CLASS - 1
CEASE USE 1) CEASE USE ITEM DOOR RESTRICTOR RENDERED INOPERATIVE THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE TO ENSURE ELEVATOR PASSENGERS SAFETY. REMEDY REPAIR RESTRICTOR AND CALL DOB FOR REINSPECTION. 2)IN-CAR STOP SWITCH DEFECT
#39173289Z
May 21, 2027
PENDING
$1,250
Jun 1, 2021Local Law CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 8A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#809481.REMEDY:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRE
#37021602K
Dec 15, 2021
DEFAULT
$3,125
DOB (5)
IssuedViolationStatus
Apr 29, 2021FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
#2003190
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 31, 2018NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE)
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2017
#00597
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 31, 2013NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE)
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 7A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2012
#01283
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 8, 2002LOCAL LAW 11/98 - FACADE

#NRF52967
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#40065
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (3)
IssuedViolationStatus
Apr 29, 2021Energy Grade - LL33 FTP-EN-EGRDEA
Active
May 31, 2018Facades FISPNRF
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2017
Active
Jan 31, 2013Facades FISPNRF
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 7A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2012
Active
HPD (13) · C 11 · B 2 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Oct 14, 2026C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORYOct 28, 2026
Aug 21, 2026CApt 4G · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 4, 2026
Nov 18, 2020CApt 4E · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT THE CEILING AND WALLS, APPX. 30 SQ FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHDec 14, 2020
Oct 8, 2020CApt 5E · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 3, 2020
Jul 16, 2019CApt 4E · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 6, 2019
Jun 2, 2014BApt 4C · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJul 7, 2014
Jun 2, 2014BApt 4C · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJul 7, 2014
Jun 2, 2014CApt 4C · § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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 WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 2nd Jul 14, 2014
Jun 2, 2014CApt 4C · § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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) NORTH WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMJul 14, 2014
Jun 2, 2014CApt 4C · § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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) WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMEJul 14, 2014
Aug 12, 1997CApt 4D · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT & OR PLASTER CEILING & NORTH WALL BATHROOM 4 STY NORTHWEST APT 4D TYLER 622 9029 ER1 97019862 , SECTION '' ''Sep 1, 1997
Jul 27, 1993CApt 2D · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT INTERIOR ENTRANCE DOOR 2 STY NORTH CENTER APT 2D ER1 1875312. , SECTION '' ''Aug 16, 1993
Apr 27, 1993CApt 2D · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING CENTER ROOM 2 STY NORTHEAST APT 2D ER1 1023309. , SECTION '' ''May 17, 1993

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 14, 2026HPD C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORYOpen
Aug 21, 2026HPD C§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHClosed
Aug 21, 2026HPD C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHClosed
Aug 21, 2026HPD C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHOpen

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City records as of Oct 29, 2026, 2:47 PM ET. BBL 3019790003.

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