881 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

881 Washington Avenue is a 6-story, 73-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Jody Fox. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water availability, with four documented outages affecting the entire building between October 2023 and February 2025, despite HPD inspections confirming restoration of services. Other notable incidents include electrical work in 2023 that generated multiple complaints about exposed wiring, with subsequent violations for unpermitted electrical panel and circuit breaker installation in Apartment 2B. The building has also faced plumbing challenges, with three complaints about defective or leaking systems in March 2024, and an elevator service concern in September 2024 that was found to have no violations upon inspection.

Apartment 2B has been the focus of multiple housing maintenance code violations between 2021 and 2023, including issues with mold, electrical service, door functionality, and various repairs needed for walls, floors, and windows. The building has demonstrated a recurring pattern of pest management challenges, with documented bedbug infestations in 2022, 2023, and 2024, though all cases were marked as eradicated. Despite these challenges, recent rodent inspections (2022-2025) have consistently resulted in passing scores. The property has maintained relatively good regulatory compliance overall, with most violations being addressed and closed, though two ECB violations from 2023 related to unpermitted work generated financial penalties totaling $3,810.

The building underwent significant work requiring permits in 2019, and all documented violations have been resolved through appropriate remediation efforts, with no outstanding issues as of now. The building's documented history shows ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and occasional issues with air quality and water systems. However, routine inspections for pest control have been consistently passed, and most maintenance violations have been addressed through appropriate channels. The property's clinic record shows attention to regulatory compliance, with most violations being promptly addressed and resolved.