475 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 6-story, 60-unit residential building at 475 Washington Avenue in Clinton Hill, owned by Alex Bronzo and constructed in 1905, has experienced a series of significant maintenance and safety issues, particularly in recent years. As of June 2025, there is an active complaint regarding construction lead dust in common areas, and rodent infestations have been documented as recently as May 2025. The building has faced multiple heat and hot water system failures in early 2025, requiring emergency intervention by HPD.

In late 2024, serious safety concerns were identified, including defective window guards throughout public areas and problems with multiple windows in the stairwell affecting emergency egress. These violations were certified for correction in late 2024. The property has a history of inadequate maintenance and compliance issues, with active violations related to energy benchmarking and exterior wall examinations as of 2024-2025. Recent inspections have continuously found evidence of rat activity, with multiple bait applications recorded throughout 2024-2025.

The building's elevator modernization project, which began in 2021, experienced periods of extended service interruption. There are multiple open complaints regarding Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections from 2024, for which inspectors were unable to gain access during scheduled visits. Recent permit applications in 2023-2024 suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrade work, though some associated violations indicate work was performed without proper permits. Notably, an active ECB violation from 2023 involves a failure to comply with a commissioner's order regarding structurally deficient conditions, with a $2,500 penalty currently due.