496 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01466-0047Map

496 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1992 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Authority. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2025. 3 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 16
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 17

What to know

Concern

3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jun 11, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 16

ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar at rear yard 1st story at boiler room
Jan 10, 2024
Open — Not complied with

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CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1763a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 1763A
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1761b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 1761B
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1763b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 1763B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 14, 2023
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1761b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 1761B
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1761b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 1761B
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

Class - 2
As per one ao smith hw-399 100. boiler not registered; correct all violating conditions, call for an inspection.
Jul 23, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Aosmith boiler with 2009 date stamp is installed without a dob permit ; obtain permit and sign off
Jan 4, 2019
Active
Class - 2
Boiler safety valve is not in the upright position and the discharge pipe is not copper
Jan 4, 2019
Active

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 63
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 1763B
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 1763B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 63A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 63
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 1761B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 1761B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 1761B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close

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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 1761B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 63B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2023 · Apt 1761B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 1761B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 1767A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built: 1992
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,700 ft²
Lot area: 2,775 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 316
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 1466 / 47
Assessed value: $50,040
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #328094, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 496 Howard Avenue

Who owns 496 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Authority.

Does 496 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 496 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 496 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1992 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 496 Howard Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.