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WOODSON

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405 units2 buildings10 stories3.3 acres1 BBLCompleted 1970-08-31

WOODSON is a public housing development operated by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) in Brooklyn, comprising 405 apartments across 2 buildings completed in 1970. MetroDeeds tracks 6 HPD housing-maintenance code violations across the development's tracked BBLs, including 2 Class C (immediately hazardous, the most serious classification), 3 Class B (hazardous), and 1 Class A (non-hazardous) — below the city-wide NYCHA average violation density. NYCHA, the public agency that owns and operates NYC's federal public housing portfolio, collectively manages approximately 159,354 apartments across 305 publicly tracked developments and has been consistently ranked among NYC's most distressed landlords by tenant advocates. The agency's portfolio aggregates 8,273 HPD housing-maintenance violations city-wide as of May 29, 2026, equivalent to a portfolio-wide density of approximately 0.05 violations per apartment. All data sourced from NYC HPD violation feeds and NYCHA's published development roster. See the methodology page for HPD classification details and data freshness.

HPD Open Violations
Class C — Immediately Hazardous
2
Heat loss, mold, pests, structural
Class B — Hazardous
3
Plumbing, electrical, vermin
Class A — Non-Hazardous
1
Maintenance, cosmetic
Violations / Unit
0.01
6 total open
Violation Breakdown
Class C
33%2
Class B
50%3
Class A
17%1
Open HPD Violations (Live)
ClassInspection DateDescriptionStatusBBL
CFeb 23, 2010SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2…NOV SENT OUT3037970001
CFeb 23, 2010SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR NORTH AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED …NOV SENT OUT3037970001
BFeb 23, 2010SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 24B, 24th STORY, 2nd AP…NOV SENT OUT3037970001
BFeb 23, 2010SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 24B, 24th STORY, 2nd APA…NOV SENT OUT3037970001
BFeb 23, 2010SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 24B, 24th STO…NOV SENT OUT3037970001
AAug 23, 2016SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ENTIRE APT LOCATED AT APT 13D, 13th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOU…NOV SENT OUT3037970001
Nearby Private Slumlords (within 0.25 mi)
OperatorDistressClass CPortfolioDist.
CHOWDHURY, SHAMEEM272672 bldgs0.16 miProfile →
RIVERDALE AVENUE PROPERTIES LLC179142 bldgs0.3 miProfile →
ANWAR MUHAMMAD J171361 bldg0.29 miProfile →
HPENY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMP…1546112 bldgs0.27 miProfile →
WATERTOWN ASSETS LLC132312 bldgs0.15 miProfile →
Development Details
Program Type
FEDERAL
Construction Type
NEW CONST (ELD)
Method
CONVENTIONAL
Buildings
2
Stories
10
Acres
3.31
Completion
1970-08-31
Buildings (1 BBLs)
3037970001

Each BBL links to MetroDeeds deed feed for full transaction history.

Frequently Asked Questions About WOODSON
How many apartments are in WOODSON?

WOODSON comprises 405 apartments across 2 buildings, operated by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). The development is part of NYCHA's portfolio of approximately 159,354 apartments across 305 publicly-tracked developments city-wide.

How many HPD violations does WOODSON have?

MetroDeeds tracks 6 HPD violations at WOODSON as of May 29, 2026: 2 Class C (immediately hazardous), 3 Class B (hazardous), and 1 Class A (non-hazardous). HPD violations are recorded by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development based on building inspections and complaint follow-ups.

Who manages WOODSON?

WOODSON is owned and operated by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the public agency responsible for NYC's federal public housing portfolio. NYCHA handles property management, maintenance, and tenant services directly at this development (no PACT/RAD private-management transfer on record).

How does HPD violation density at WOODSON compare to other NYCHA developments?

WOODSON has approximately 0.01 HPD violations per apartment, versus the NYCHA-wide cohort average of approximately 0.05 violations per apartment (8,273 violations across 159,354 apartments). That is below the NYCHA-wide cohort average.

How can WOODSON residents file maintenance complaints?

WOODSON residents can request maintenance work via the MyNYCHA app (see nyc.gov/site/nycha/residents/mynycha.page for app store links) or by calling NYCHA's Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771, available 24 hours a day. For emergency conditions HPD also enforces — including heat or hot water failures during heat-season months, no water, or mold — residents can additionally file a complaint with HPD by calling 311 or visiting nyc.gov/311. Sustained non-response can be escalated through NYC Housing Court via an HP Action; see the methodology page for guidance.

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