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563 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-01476-0001Map

Owner of record: 215 Properties, LLC

563 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 215 Properties, LLC. HPD has recorded 179 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
179
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
477

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 6, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
18
About 90% of the building's 20 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 179

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent materials at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building at public hall

    Jun 5, 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door at the north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater temperature exceeds 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Nov 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door at basement locked at boiler room

    Nov 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18319250 issued 23-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 15

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and walls greater than 20 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 6, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 5, 2025 · Apt 6

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 5, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations . missing in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall, east wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets continously running hot water at washbasin in the 3rd bathroom from north at east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th bathroom from north located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge on door in the entrance located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood casing door frame at west wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover for electrical outlet at north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet continously running water in the 3rd bathroom from north at east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 15

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    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 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 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 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 12

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.defect is:back yard filled up by water w/garbage due to inadequate drainage system.remedy:repair drainage system.

    Feb 9, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted several cracks located on the south & west facade of the bldg approx 2" wide there is also bricks missing & rotten wooden window frames located at south & west elev

    Sep 19, 2006 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. note: several cracks observed in the facade, including an opening of approx. 2" at the south west corner. bulging & missing bricks & rotting timber members of windows als

    May 4, 2006 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. note: at the first floor level, south west corner, an opening of approximately 2"was observed. bulging and missing bricks were also seen. remedy: repair/maintain

    Dec 12, 2005 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    B4a/50g 32a/50h 34b 50a 50b 50c 50d 50e 50f (50a) replace (9d) back flow preventor with 009 watts. (50b) peep hole glass front of boiler missing. (50c) peep hole glass rear oil boiler connection loose fire

    Aug 30, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit;work noted at courtyard exterior brick wall, brick were replaced with new ones approx. 3' x 40' vertically and bldg dept records indicates no permits were issued. remedy: obtain a permit.

    Aug 30, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg; defects noted-1)all fire escapes need to scrap & painted. 2)all egress doors need to be repaired and or replaced. 3)interior stairs leading from 3rd to 4th fl. remedy:repair and/or rep

    Aug 30, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall-hazardous-defects noted: at the south west corner of bldg @ 1st flr a large seperation of bricks/mortar joint bricks are bulging, cracked & missing as well as mortar missi

    Aug 30, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway: required width decreased by obstruction at fire escape located at the north side (howard ave) required width decreased by air conditioning units. remedy: remove obstruction.

    Aug 30, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of illegal hardware at cellar door chains & padlock were in place.remedy: remove illegal hardware.

    Aug 30, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide/maintain fire stopping where required. fire stopping at boiler(ceiling level) missing. fire stopping missing throughout entire bldg. remedy: provide/maintain firestopping.

    Aug 30, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50,21b,b4a.boiler jackets missing boiler sections clean out plate need to be sealed,pipe safety or relief discharge down no threaded end pipe hot water relief discharge down no threaded end replace go back flow

    Sep 9, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt APT17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 4

    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 (C6)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
20
Building area
19,200 ft²
Lot area
4,797 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1476 / 1
Assessed value
$344,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #327160, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.

Questions about 563 Howard Avenue

Who owns 563 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 215 Properties, LLC.

Does 563 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 179 housing violations at this property.

Is 563 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 563 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 563 Howard Avenue?

It has 20 residential units.

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