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495 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01467-0001Map

Owner of record: Dca 1 Apartments, INC.

495 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1973 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 72 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Dca 1 Apartments, INC.. HPD has recorded 900 housing violations here, most recently on April 15, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
900
DOB violations
42
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
1,517

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 15, 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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.

HPD housing violations · 900

  • BHazardous

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile grout around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''1760''

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''1760''

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
See all 900 HPD violations (10 shown here)

DOB building violations · 42

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 8, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jan 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 28, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    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 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
See all 42 DOB violations (10 shown here)

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building and all parts thereof in a code-complaint manner. at the time of inspection, on the right side of the building, i observed a metal cover with 2 hoses, an electrical extension cord,

    May 21, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate of correction or other related materials containing material false statement(s) in nov #34121356n issued on 4/17/1995. rmdy: comply with notice of violation.

    Oct 18, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted: at time of inspection at wall of exterior of bldg at exposure 2, vent pipe that is existing is not 5'above grade.rmdy: repair and/or replace vent pipe

    Oct 18, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of cor-rection w/dob for nov#34121356n issued on 4/17/1995 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: file a certificate of correction.

    Oct 18, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov 34926433x issued on 11/15/11 failure to provide unobstructed exit 1st flr apartments have fixed windows. rem: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Jan 10, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit. note: 1st flr apts, have fixed window bars that do not open, now causing an obstruction of egress passage. remedy: remove obstruction.

    Nov 15, 2011 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit or passageway.in that on 1st fl apt #1f & ie has steel gates on all of the windows.on of the windows in each apt has to have a operable window gate in case of a fire for a

    Sep 30, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,50a,b,c. 50a- pipe back flow preventor down, no threaded end. 50b- nipple on return line over boiler corroded and leaking. 50c- nippleson low water cut off corroded and leaking. 50d- no spill switch on

    Jul 13, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a 50a 50b 50c 50d (50a) replace 9d back flow preventor with 009 watts- boiler over 350,000 btu (50b) boiler room not a storage room (50c) boiler room fire door defective (50d) pipe safety relief valve

    May 9, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    32a 50a 50b 32a exposed wires on electrical box and circulator pump 50a safety relief valve piping illegally piped + reduced down 50b piping between dual valve + expansion tank corroded

    Aug 21, 2003 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
See all 15 ECB violations (10 shown here)

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 29, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 29, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 29, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 29, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 29, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
See all 1,517 HPD complaints (10 shown here)

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 (C1)
Year built
1973
Floors
4
Residential units
72
Building area
72,000 ft²
Lot area
52,501 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1467 / 1
Assessed value
$2,561,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #374451, last renewed Sep 21, 2026.

Questions about 495 Howard Avenue

Who owns 495 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dca 1 Apartments, INC..

Does 495 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 900 housing violations at this property.

Is 495 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 495 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1973 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 495 Howard Avenue?

It has 72 residential units.

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