How well maintained is this building?

There are 141 open HPD violations on record, including 7 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).

Is this building rent-stabilized?

Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.

How noisy is this building?

Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.

How responsive is management to problems?

Resolved violations at this building closed in about 529 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.

What does it cost to live here?

We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Clinton Hill is about $3,933/month for a one-bedroom.

277 Washington Avenue

Clinton Hill·Brooklyn

⚪Pre-War

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated Jul 1

Sources: NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Housing Preservation & Development +1 more

Building overview

Area Avg$3,9331-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations7 critical

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Data as of Jul 1, 2026

Building Quality

How is this calculated?

0.0/ 10Significant Issues

Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.

Unit Value

How is this calculated?

Limited data — verify with a tour.

Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.

Highlights

What's great about this place

Pre-war character
Built in 1925
Quieter than average for the neighborhood
0 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Open critical violations
7 Class C (immediately hazardous)
Significant issues across building data
See violation history below for details

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About this building

A 6-story building located in Clinton Hill, containing 66 residential units. Built in 1925.

Neighborhood

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The neighborhood: Clinton Hill

Brooklyn · 2,568 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $3,933 1BR · $5,778 2BR

8thAvCrosstownFultonSt

2 subway stations nearby

4 parks · 1.9 acres · incl. Crispus Attucks Playground

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Available Units

0 active

No past listings.

Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.

Safety & Violations

Safety Record

141

Active Violations

Higher than typical for this neighborhood (141 vs 1 average per building).

Top issues

Structural44
Water/Plumbing26
Lead Paint21

Severity Key

Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)

Show Critical Only (Class C)

Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6J, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Aug 20, 2025Class C
Electrical
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF (2) BROKEN WIRE GLASS LITES AT DOORS AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''CENTER''
Apr 4, 2025Class C
Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6J, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Apr 3, 2025Class C
Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 6J, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Mar 31, 2025Class C
Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 6J, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Mar 31, 2025Class C

Market Value Estimate

Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.

Comp Matrix

Unit Type	This Bldg	Area Avg	Diff.
Studio	—	$5,048.75	—
1 Bed	—	$3,933	—
2 Bed	—	$5,778	—
3+ Bed	—	$8,375	—

Value Verdict

Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.

Rent vs. Buy Analysis

No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.

Management & Operations

Management & Performance

Owner/Operator

FRANCINE TOWERS OWNERS CORP.

Responsiveness Score

529days

Average time to resolve violations

Slower than NYC average (45 days)

We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.

Living here — quick answers

Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.

How well maintained is this building?: There are 141 open HPD violations on record, including 7 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
Is this building rent-stabilized?: Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
How noisy is this building?: Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
How responsive is management to problems?: Resolved violations at this building closed in about 529 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
What does it cost to live here?: We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Clinton Hill is about $3,933/month for a one-bedroom.

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