542 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01475-0055Map
Owner of record: Foong, Yong Yee
542 Howard Avenue is a garage / gas station in Brooklyn, 11233. The owner of record is Foong, Yong Yee. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 3 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 1
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 5
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. brick work out of plumb about 12'' 2 sty. to roof-north west front.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 2, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Oct 19, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: hung ceiling constructed at first story. door opening constructed at 1st story south pearing wall. bath- room constructed at 1st story northwest section. roll down gates installed at 1st story nothside east section and 1st story front remedy: obtain a permeeit if feasible forthwith
Dec 4, 1998
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain.noted:bldgs exterior brick wall in dire disrepair with total collapse of sections of the wall. other section of wall has several cracks & also in danger of collapsing.remedy:obtain engineers
Aug 4, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for nov#349878463n issued on 10/12/10 pursuant to 28-204.4 1rcny102.1 for failure to maintain bldg wall rem: file a cert of correction
Aug 4, 2011 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall in code-compliant manner. brick(veneer) of 2 sty masonry north wall partially collapsed onto street. rest off wall in state of disrepair. remedy: provide protection & make
Oct 12, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is: fire rated ceiling missing at cellar west section & over boiler. handrail missing at cellar stairs. holesin cellar ceiling at various locations. missing brickwork under 1st s
Dec 4, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: hung ceiling constructed at 1st story.door opening constructed at 1st story south bearing wall. bath constructed at 1st story nw section. roll down gates installed at 1st
Dec 4, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | $280,000 | Commercial garages | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Garage / gas station (G7)
- Year built
- —
- Floors
- —
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- —
- Lot area
- 929 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1475 / 55
- Assessed value
- $36,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820077, last renewed Aug 14, 2023.
Questions about 542 Howard Avenue
Who owns 542 Howard Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Foong, Yong Yee.
Does 542 Howard Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 542 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.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.