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478 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01466-0138Map

Owner of record: Bailey, Sophia L

478 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 Bailey, Sophia L. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 6 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 16

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3

    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 14, 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
  • 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.

    Apr 20, 2021

    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.

    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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 3

    At time of inspection observed at 3rd floor public corridor passageway stored household items , which creating trip hazard., repair and or replace

    Mar 21, 2023 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

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

    Jan 22, 2007 · Penalty $130

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 12, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt OUTSID

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt SECOND

    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
2,416 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1466 / 138
Assessed value
$70,560
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #383345, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 478 Howard Avenue

Who owns 478 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bailey, Sophia L.

Does 478 Howard Avenue have violations?

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

Is 478 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 478 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 2008 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 478 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.