649 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

649 Washington Avenue, a 7-story, 16-unit residential building constructed in 2007, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past year and a half, particularly related to heating and plumbing systems. Most recently, in February 2025, there was a heat/hot water emergency complaint that resulted in violations being issued by HPD. Earlier in 2025, the building faced multiple other heating and plumbing issues that prompted emergency responses from HPD.

As of September 2024, the building has multiple open violations related to safety certification postings, including carbon monoxide detector requirements and smoke detector notices, which are required for compliance with local housing maintenance codes. The property has also been subject to several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations, most notably regarding the failure to submit acceptable Cycle 9B reports of critical examination for exterior walls, which carries a penalty of $1,250.00. Additional building maintenance concerns have been documented through 311 calls and inspections, though recent rodent inspections in 2023-2025 have consistently passed, indicating no current rodent issues.

It's worth noting that the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations across multiple reporting periods from 2020 through 2025. While some historical issues regarding lead dust in common areas and garbage storage were documented, these have either been resolved or are no longer active. The building's current most pressing issues appear to be the unresolved safety posting violations and the outstanding Cycle 9B report submission requirements, which have been a recurring compliance issue since 2018.