Violations at 495 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233 · BBL 3-01467-0001 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
The newest 50 of 900 HPD violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- 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 - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''1760''
Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 1D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 1D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 1D
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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2F
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 located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective (inoperative) electrical outlet on the north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings, walls and trims, in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the door in the entrance in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 square feet, on the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet door in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower and upper window sash at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood closet door in the private hallway located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock assembly at bldg front entrance door , section ''473''
Apr 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at window recess in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story
May 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story
May 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations
42 DOB violations, newest first.
- 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 19, 2003
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 19, 2003
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 19, 2003
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 19, 2003
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 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
Feb 7, 2000
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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
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
Aug 29, 1995
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
Aug 29, 1995
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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations
15 ECB violations, newest first.
- 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 - Non-hazardous
B4a,32a,25a,50a,50b 50a pipe on low water cut off rotted.50b saftey valve discharge pipe reduced and run out fresh air vent where it will freeze in cold weather and prevent safe discharge.
Jul 28, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/32a/25b/50a/50b 50a-pipe on low water cut off is rotted 50b-safteyvalve discharge pipe i reduced and run out fresh air vent where it will freeze in cold weather and prevent safe discharge.
Jul 28, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/25a/32a/50a/50b/50c 50a-cirulation has water leaking 50b-corrded pipes have patches on them 50c-saftey valve discharge pipe is reduced and piped out fresh air vent where in cold weather will freeze and prev
Jul 28, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/25b/50a/50b/50c 50a-saftey valve piped out fresh air vent pip wil l freeze in cold weather preventing saftey valve from discharge 50b-pipes no low water cut off rotted 50c control covers missing.
Jul 28, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect is west part of foundation wall missing at vent pipe 5 long remedy make all necessary repairs
Apr 17, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve