409 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01458-0013Map
Owner of record: Bankole Houses LP
409 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bankole Houses LP. HPD has recorded 411 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 411
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 158
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 411
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and south wall at the bulkhead. at public hall stairs
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster at the with fire rated material at the ceiling. at public hall, 4th story
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling and south wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster with fire rated material at the ceiling and south wall. at public hall stairs, 4th story
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and south wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling and south wall at the bulkhead at public hall stairs
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster with fire rated material at the ceiling and south wall at the bulkhead at public hall stairs
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq. ft. at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick motar at the east exterior wall from the 1st story to the parapher wall
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick motar at the 3rd story to the paraphet wall at the rear yard
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door hinges at public hall stairs
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick motar at the west interior wall at the paraphet wall
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick motar at the north interior wall at the paraphet wall
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective roof covering throughouth the entire roof
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick motar at the bulkhead east exterior wall
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling observed more than 10sq feet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door ... in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailbox at vestibule , 4th story
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at vestibule , 4th story
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer and intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco at north parapet wall at bulkhead , 4th story
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco at entire chimney , 4th story
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco at 4th story court yard , 4th story
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at bulkhead
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective frie rate materials at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall by bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventillation system in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light switch at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls ceilings and trim throughout the apt in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco at 4th story east exterior wall , 4th story
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective chimney is cracked and in danger of falling at rear yard
Jun 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceilings and trim throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - 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 private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall at public hall, 4th story
May 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling at public hall, 4th story
May 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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 7, 2000
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 · 8
- Class - 2
At time of inspection in response to complaint i observed a sidewalk shed installed and underneath the shed the lights are not illuminated as per 3307.6.4.8. creating dark and unsafe conditions for the public,
Oct 20, 2026 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection conducted at approximately 5:00 am in response to a complaint, i observed the underside of the sidewalk shed not illuminated as required by bc 3307.6.4.8. this condition creates a h
Oct 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observe at exposure 1,2,3 & 4 floors 1-4, parapet & chimney vertical & horizontal cracks, loose & missing stucco throughout entire exterior of building, interior floors 1-4 & bulkhead, hal
Jul 2, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 2
Smoke ell corroded above boiler-hw storage tank top outlet pipe is leaking-top outlet temperature gauge is defective-there is debris in gas meter room
Apr 23, 2019 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 1
B101, 50a. 50a-no work permits filed with dob for the laars hot watergas fired boiler.
Oct 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,36,15
Oct 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. noted: sidewalk shed erected under permit # 320063462 has inoperable / not lit light fixtures @ underside of shed. no lights on @ 615am on 12-22-09. remedy: conf
Dec 22, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit work noted construction plywood fence constructed at premises front east and west side approx 8ft h remedy obtain a construction fence permit
Nov 18, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt ROOF
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt ROOF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt ROOF
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt ROOF
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt APT1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt APT1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Janitor/super
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1921
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,386 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1458 / 13
- Assessed value
- $502,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333861, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.
Questions about 409 Howard Avenue
Who owns 409 Howard Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bankole Houses LP.
Does 409 Howard Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 411 housing violations at this property.
Is 409 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 409 Howard Avenue built?
City records list 1921 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 409 Howard Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.