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489 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

17
DOB Complaints
43
311 Housing Calls
15
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

91
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 91% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 489 Washington Avenue

489 Washington Avenue is a 21-unit, four-story residential building constructed in 1930 in the Clinton Hill neighborhood, currently owned by Avraham Garbo. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years, with recurring problems related to water leaks, door/window malfunctions, and unsanitary conditions. Most recently, in March 2025, there were rodent sightings reported, and an HPD inspection in April 2025 confirmed rat activity.

The building has a documented history of water-related issues, including multiple slow and heavy leaks reported between 2023 and 2025. Security and access issues were noted in 2024, with several HPD inspections unable to gain access to evaluate conditions related to doors, windows, and intercom systems. The property's violation history reveals several concerning patterns, including past occupancy irregularities where it was reportedly converted into unauthorized SRO units in 2020, leading to multiple ECB violations.

Recent inspections documented various maintenance issues across different apartments, including problems with doors, windows, mold, and water leaks affecting units 1E and 3D. Safety concerns have also been documented, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 1E (violation certified in November 2023). The building has a recurring rat activity problem as evidenced by multiple compliance inspections between 2011 and 2025. Three recent Bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show no infestations, and a 2025 environmental inspection found violation for failure to file 2018 external low-pressure inspection results.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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489 Washington Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Clinton Hill.

Building Characteristics

Total units 21
Year built 1930
Total area 13437 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

17
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
15
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
43
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
20
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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489 Washington Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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489 Washington Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 489 Washington Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-03-012025-04-26Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-082024-09-10General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-082024-09-10Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-182024-09-10Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-032024-08-29Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 489 Washington Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-12-14BCloseNone1E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-01-11T00:00:00.000Z
2023-12-14BCloseNone1E§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT NORTH WALL AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-18ACloseNone1E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-10CCloseNone3D§ 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 . IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-10-26T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-10ACloseNone3D§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2023-10-26T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 489 Washington Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-01 19:48RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-03-01 19:44WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2024-07-08 17:23DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2024-07-08 17:20DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2024-07-08 14:54GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 489 Washington Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39283882023-09-24CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2023-09-26Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-09-26)
39093912023-06-13CLOSEDCurb Cut/Driveway/Carport – ILLEGAL2023-07-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-07-21)
38921482023-02-02CLOSEDCurb Cut/Driveway/Carport – ILLEGAL2023-03-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-03-10)
38838422022-11-29CLOSEDCurb Cut/Driveway/Carport – ILLEGAL2022-12-19Oath Violation Served (2022-12-19)
38005082021-06-03CLOSEDCurb Cut/Driveway/Carport – ILLEGAL2021-06-16Oath Violation Served (2021-06-16)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 489 Washington Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2021-02-17V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 908521362024-12-18
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 489 Washington Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 489 Washington Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-250002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-220002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-080002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 489 Washington Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-15ComplianceRat Activity
2025-03-18InitialRat Activity
2023-01-12ComplianceRat Activity
2022-12-09InitialRat Activity
2021-10-28BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 489 Washington Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 489 Washington Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 489 Washington Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-12-1939075908JWASHINGTON RESIDENCE LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE C/C W/DOB.ATOI,RESPONDENT HAS FAILED TO FILE C/C FOR ECB SUMMONS35477604R ISSUED4/30/20 FORCOMPLAINT3747087., FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION; FILE C/C.RESOLVE0.00.0
2021-06-1635555080XWASHINGTON RESIDENCE, LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE C/C W/DOB.ATOI,RESPONDENT HAS FAILED TO FILE C/C FOR ECB SUMMONS35477604R ISSUED4/30/20 FORCOMPLAINT3747087.FILE C/C.RESOLVE3125.03125.0
2021-06-0335532275YWASHINGTON RESIDENCE LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V39032175L ISSUED11/18/20&TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.FOR OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C/O OR BLDGS DEPT RECORDS.COMPLY W/CRESOLVE3125.03125.0
2021-02-2635527074LWASHINGTON RESIDENCE LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39032175L ISSUED ON 11/18/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR OCCUPANCY CONTRARYRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-11-1839032175LWASHINGTON RESIDENCE LLCAS PER THE CITY RECORDS (CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY# 321019544F) THE LEGAL USE FOR THE FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT IS ONE FAMILY AND ACCESSORY ACCESS TO CELLAR. OBSERVED APT.#1D OCCUPIED AS SINGLE ROOMS: ONE BEDROOM ATRESOLVE2500.02500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 489 Washington Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 489 Washington Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 489 Washington Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 489 Washington Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 489 Washington Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 489 Washington Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 489 Washington Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 489 Washington Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 489 Washington Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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