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472 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01466-0135Map

Owner of record: Lawoey, John G

472 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2008 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lawoey, John G. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 8 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 8, 2026

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 · 23

  • A

    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.

    May 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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 17, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • I

    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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 31, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 20, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 9; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Due to car into building

    Jul 21, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans upon inspection at above property 3" x 10" o.c. 16" wood joist were installed from 1st fl to roof instead of 3" x 12" o.c 16" by approved plans.remedy:stop all work!

    Jan 22, 2007 · Penalty $130

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 16, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 16, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 16, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 16, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 1

    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
2008
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,057 ft²
Lot area
2,512 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1466 / 135
Assessed value
$69,120
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #382959, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 472 Howard Avenue

Who owns 472 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lawoey, John G.

Does 472 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 472 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 472 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 2008 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 472 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.