Violations at 408 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233 · BBL 3-01451-0046 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
The newest 50 of 162 HPD violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign with name of access to boiler room missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jun 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq/ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18930182 issued 14-may-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 14, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wooden door at entrance in the 4th room from east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 14, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 14, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq/ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 14, 2026 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 14, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at north yard
Mar 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Mar 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door
Mar 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze bathtub with porcelain paint. in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18348113 issued 05-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18195796 issued 29-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18195795 issued 29-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east, the 3rd room from east at south, the 4th room from east, the foyer , the kitchenette located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the approx. 4 sq ft of mold at the ceramic tiles around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at the north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lockset and its assemblies at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall cabinets at the north wall in the kitchenette located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around the window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wiring at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the private hallway located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations
9 DOB violations, newest first.
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations
3 ECB violations, newest first.
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39082191r., file a certificate of correction
Apr 29, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed at exp#1 and 3 stucco have cracks at multiple locations. also at exp# 3 and 4 at multiple location stucco displaced exposed damaged bricks., repair and/or replace
Sep 12, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed at exp.#3 facade in state of disrepair cracks at multiple locations. at exp.#4 stucco displaced and hanging., maintain exterior building wall
Mar 24, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Active