Does 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn have HPD violations?

Yes, 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn currently has 24 open HPD housing violations: 9 Class A (non-hazardous), 14 Class B (hazardous), and 1 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 10, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn received?

475 Washington Ave Brooklyn has received 2 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is WATER LEAK with 1 complaints.

Is 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 1 Class C (immediately hazardous) violation and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn?

The most common complaints filed at 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn in the last 12 months are: 1. WATER LEAK (1 complaint), 2. SAFETY (1 complaint).

Are there Class C violations at 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn?

Yes. 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn currently has 1 Class C violation, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn?

The most recent 311 complaint at 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn was filed on October 9, 2025. In total, 30 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn?

475 Washington Ave Brooklyn currently has 24 open HPD violations: 9 Class A (non-hazardous), 14 Class B (hazardous), and 1 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn a good building to rent?

475 Washington Ave Brooklyn has 1 Class C (immediately hazardous) violation currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

475 Washington Ave Brooklyn

📍 Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Built 1905 60 units Class RD Residential

Registered to MIKE MALAGIC CONDO HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

24 Open Violations

1C 14B 9A

2 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 1 unresolved immediately-hazardous violation — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 100% compared to the previous 6 months.

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

WATER LEAK

1(50%)

SAFETY

1(50%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Failed for Other Reason Most Recent Result

2026-02-20 Most Recent Date

2026-02-20 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2025-09-10 Treatments Bait applied

2025-09-03 Treatments Bait applied

2025-07-16 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2025-05-30 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2024-11-13 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2024-10-04 Treatments Monitoring visit

2024-09-30 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-09-27 Treatments Bait applied

2024-02-29 Treatments Bait applied

2024-01-08 Treatments Bait applied

2024-01-04 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2023-08-08 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2021-10-21 Compliance Passed

2021-07-12 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2020-12-15 Compliance Passed

2020-11-17 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2019-09-19 Initial Passed

2019-06-19 Initial Passed

2019-04-23 Compliance Passed

2019-03-18 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2019-02-15 Initial Passed

2018-07-24 Initial Passed

2016-09-26 Initial Failed for Other Reason

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

9 Class A

14 Class B

1 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Properly repair or replace the broken or defective guide railing at lower sash of 1st window from east at… 2024-05-08

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Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GUIDE RAILING AT LOWER SASH OF 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH,( GUILLOTINE EFFECT)AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING, AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY, SECTION ''FRONTSOUTH''

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16957386

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GUIDE RAILING AT LOWER SASH OF 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH,( GUILLOTINE EFFECT)AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING, AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY, SECTION ''FRONTSOUTH''

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER PLATE AT NORTH WALL AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

2025-10-12 ▼

Violation ID: #18290791

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER PLATE AT NORTH WALL AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 2nd STORY

2025-10-12 ▼

Violation ID: #18290797

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 2nd STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 3rd STORY

2025-10-12 ▼

Violation ID: #18290795

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 3rd STORY

Class B § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''west''

2025-10-07 ▼

Violation ID: #18280335

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''west''

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OBSTRUCTING FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''west''

2025-10-07 ▼

Violation ID: #18280336

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OBSTRUCTING FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''west''

Class B § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH

2025-04-24 ▼

Violation ID: #17847994

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH

2025-04-24 ▼

Violation ID: #17847995

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF TELEVISION AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES IN THE PATH, LEADING TO THE WINDOW TO THE FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH

2025-04-24 ▼

Violation ID: #17847997

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF TELEVISION AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES IN THE PATH, LEADING TO THE WINDOW TO THE FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCKS INSTALLED ON VESTIBULE DOOR, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16957398

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCKS INSTALLED ON VESTIBULE DOOR, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BABY CARRIAGES AND SCOOTERS AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16957379

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BABY CARRIAGES AND SCOOTERS AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BABY CARRIAGES AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16957387

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BABY CARRIAGES AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLES AND BABY CARRIAGES AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16957388

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLES AND BABY CARRIAGES AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BABY CARRIAGES AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16957392

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BABY CARRIAGES AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD WINDOW CASING AT UPPER SASH OF 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH,AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING, AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORY, SECTION ''FRONTNORTH''

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16957390

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD WINDOW CASING AT UPPER SASH OF 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH,AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING, AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORY, SECTION ''FRONTNORTH''

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT NORTH WALL AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 2nd STORY

2025-10-12 ▼

Violation ID: #18290798

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT NORTH WALL AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 2nd STORY

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT NORTH WALL AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

2025-10-12 ▼

Violation ID: #18290792

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT NORTH WALL AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT NORTH WALL AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 5th STORY

2025-10-12 ▼

Violation ID: #18290793

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT NORTH WALL AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 5th STORY

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT NORTH WALL AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 4th STORY

2025-10-12 ▼

Violation ID: #18290794

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT NORTH WALL AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 4th STORY

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT NORTH WALL AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 3rd STORY

2025-10-12 ▼

Violation ID: #18290796

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT NORTH WALL AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 3rd STORY

Class A (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

2025-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #18017934

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000

Description: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING, AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING , AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY, SECTION ''FRONTSOUTH''

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16957383

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING, AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING , AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY, SECTION ''FRONTSOUTH''

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING, AT THE INTERMEDATE LANDING, AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY, SECTION ''FRONTNORTH''

2024-05-08 ▼

Violation ID: #16957396

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING, AT THE INTERMEDATE LANDING, AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY, SECTION ''FRONTNORTH''

Class A (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

2024-04-16 ▼

Violation ID: #16896799

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-16T00:00:00.000

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 475 Washington Ave Brooklyn compares to other tracked buildings in Brooklyn Heights in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 2.0× the Brooklyn Heights average · top 9% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 1 Class C (immediately hazardous) violation currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 2 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 10, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 10, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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