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556 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01475-0062Map

Owner of record: 556 Howard LLC

556 Howard Avenue is a warehouse built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11233. The owner of record is 556 Howard LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
30
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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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 · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Em work:5 story cfs partial collapse (exp 3/4). unsecured joists overload. unsafe condition. remedy: rdp/cs to assess, brace walls & remove material. fulltiime pe&cs supervision req. start 2/19. file in 2 days. submit daily signed reports. submit all required documents to [email protected] & [email protected]

    Feb 18, 2026

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 30

  • Class - 1

    At the time of my inspection i observed that there were debris all over the site from the 1st floor to the roof and also the stairs.

    Sep 18, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At the time of my inspection i observed that there were garbage all over the site, things were blocking the egresses, workers were working without the proper ppe and there were no construction superintendent or

    Sep 18, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Construction superintendent failed to file certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no corrective measures on record for violation #39556247z.

    Jul 13, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Gc fail to file certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violation# 39555913r. no corrective measures on record.

    Jul 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    The respondent gc failed to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.file a certificate of correction

    Jul 2, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Gc fail to file certificate of correction with the dob. no corrective measures on record for violation# 039550493r issued 02/18/2026.

    Jun 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection on a non active job site, upon my review thru dob now inspection i observed that fence permit # b01138895-s9-fn was expired on 03/11/2026 and no new permit was in system or posted on f

    May 13, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Construction superintendent #027395 is designated on the pw2 for major building under permit #m00951254-i1, and simultaneously on active low-rise job sites under the permits b01139256-i1-fd and b01204725. stop

    Apr 28, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Proposed 4 story building. construction site with unfinished exterior work at exp#1 observed construction fence occupying sidewalk without dot permit posted, after searching on dot website none was found. sidew

    Apr 28, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Gc fail to file certificate of correction with the dob no corrective measures on record for violation# 39550493r issued 02/12/2026.

    Apr 14, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Gc fail to file certificate of correction with the dob no corrective measures on record for violation#39550490l issued 02/12/2026.

    Apr 14, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At the time of my inspection, i observed no construction activities, jobsite closed, upon review of the department record it reveal that there were no filling made of an incident within 3 business days, inciden

    Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Neighboring chimney @ 554 damaged due to construction activity and not extended to the height of the property. , extend chimney to match height of building

    Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Concrete pour debris at exp 3 along with other debris throughout the jobsite that creates trip and fall hazards that can lead to serious injuries. , maintain proper housekeeping throughout the site

    Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Handrails missing at level 2 & 4 creating unsafe conditions that can lead to falls resulting in serious injuries. , provide and maintain handrails

    Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Placing loads on cold formed steel is prohibited until there is verification/acceptance by a sia and a competent person designated by the construction super (or where no construction super, the permit holder).

    Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Overloading of unsupported c joists caused the roof level to collapse & injured worker resulting in being transported to hospital. bracing & shoring shall be provided for all temp loading areas. floor joists to

    Feb 18, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Construction superintendent failed to perform duties of immediately informing the department of incident that resulting in injury and worker being transported to the hospital. stop all work immediately notify t

    Feb 18, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Construction superintendent failed to perform duties of immediately notifying the department of an incident that took place resulting in injury and worker being transported to the hospital. stop all work. immed

    Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Overloading of unsupported c joists caused the roof level to collapse & injure worker resulting in being transported to the hospital. bracing & shoring shall be provided for all temp loading areas. floor joists

    Feb 18, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of my inspection observed sidewalk shed installed at exp#1under application #b01346549-with letter of completion provided to gc-at corner of exp#1/4 catchall installed at end of shed parapet-catch

    Jan 28, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work contrary to ssp-observed work not complete at exp#2 above adjoining property-and adjoining property protection not provided/removed(bc3301.9) (as per gc to fix leaking roof)-no waiver from dob obtain for

    Jan 28, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed work contrary to plans-installed boxed header beam-not specified on plans,installed angle support for wood joist on shear wall-not on plans-stop all interior floor framing/structural work

    Jan 28, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Proposed 4 story building. observed construction fence on sidewalk, uncovered debris container & spread jersey barriers on street exp#1. upon searching on dot website no active permit was found for fence, debri

    Jan 2, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls. observed at exposure #2 facade is in a state of disrepair with loose and missing bricks, also roof is open to the elements., maintain exterior building wall

    Dec 20, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit:noted:owner is performing full interior gut demolition of mentioned building without required permits.structural membersare being removed.this may impact the structural stability of the buil

    Aug 10, 2016 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3307.6.5 failure to maintain adequate illumination beneath sidewalk shed as required by code. sidewalk shed erected under job 320232128 along exp1 has inoperable bulbs rendering affected area visibly dark and

    Jan 14, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls noted the front of the bldg parapet area leaning towards the front the bricks on top parapet has cracking & loosed remedy: provide emergency deck make site safe

    Jun 16, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: cellar ceiling fire retarding broken & missing at various locations. remedy: replace or repair all broken and missing ceiling

    May 21, 1992 · Penalty $115

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain cellar ceiling fire retarding broken and missing at various locations. remedy: replace all areas where fire retarding materils is required.

    Apr 25, 1990

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Warehouse (E1)
Year built
1921
Floors
2
Residential units
—
Building area
6,700 ft²
Lot area
4,024 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1475 / 62
Assessed value
$217,800
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 556 Howard Avenue

Who owns 556 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 556 Howard LLC.

Does 556 Howard Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 556 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 556 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1921 as the year it was built.

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