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553 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01476-0006Map

Owner of record: 553 Howard Ave Housing

553 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 553 Howard Ave Housing. HPD has recorded 1,587 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
1,587
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
1,345

What to know

Concern
17 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

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 · 1,587

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light switch at the south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 10

    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 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of ants in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose intercom panel at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 27-2033.3(e) correct failure to maintain required records regarding internet capable temperature reporting devices and submit such records to the department upon request. data requested for the period of may 2026

    Jul 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 27-2033.3(e) correct failure to maintain required records regarding internet capable temperature reporting devices and submit such records to the department upon request. data requested for the period of april 2026

    Jul 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 27-2033.3(e) correct failure to maintain required records regarding internet capable temperature reporting devices and submit such records to the department upon request. data requested for the period of march 2026.

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 27-2033.3(e) correct failure to maintain required records regarding internet capable temperature reporting devices and submit such records to the department upon request. data requested for the period of february 2026.

    Apr 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding a maximum temperature of 130 degress at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at skylight over bulkhead at roof

    Mar 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 27-2033.3(e) correct failure to maintain required records regarding internet capable temperature reporting devices and submit such records to the department upon request. data requested for the period of janaury 2026.

    Mar 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Refit latch at building entrance , 1st story

    Mar 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 27-2033.3(e) correct failure to maintain required records regarding internet capable temperature reporting devices and submit such records to the department upon request. data requested for the period of december 2025.

    Mar 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance , 1st story

    Mar 14, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at kitchen in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    § 27-2033.3(e) correct failure to maintain required records regarding internet capable temperature reporting devices and submit such records to the department upon request. data requested for the period of november 2025.

    Jan 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 27-2033.3(e) correct failure to maintain required records regarding internet capable temperature reporting devices and submit such records to the department upon request. data requested for the period of october 2025.

    Jan 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane lower window sash at east wall 2nd window from north at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling at the bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Dec 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at the bulkhead. at public hall stairs

    Dec 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective roof covering throughout the entire roof

    Dec 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster with fire rated material at the ceiling at the bulkhead. at public hall stairs

    Dec 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling at the bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Dec 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood saddle at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking aroung counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 18

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 20, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 6, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 28, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    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 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    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
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    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

    Feb 7, 2000

    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 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 3

    Failure to provide key for access to heating system. called phone number of designated person posted in building. no answer. couldn't leave message.; 27-misc, comply with code; correct violating condition and s

    Jul 21, 2025 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    As per class 2ýb265¨ 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records for 2024;correct violation+submit certificate of correction

    Jan 3, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Found navien ncb 190 boiler in apartment 4. work without a permit., maintain boiler

    Jan 17, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    I observed in apt #3 on street level newly installed gas water heater/ boiler combo unit (navian) with all necessary piping with no permits on file for any work performed... work was 100% performed at time of i

    Nov 8, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons.violation #35502309x issued on 10-14-20 and to file a certificate of correction to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unobstructed e

    Jun 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons.violation#35502309x issued on 10-14-20 and to file a certifiate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 failure to provide unobstr

    Apr 27, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35502309x issued10/14/20&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Mar 4, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. as noted:at time of inspection at apt 9 at front exposure there is (strop) of cappingmissing at exterior window frame. remedy:repair and or replace. comply

    Jan 17, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at exp#1 4th fl fire escape landing blocked by 4 garbage bins,at exp#3 at 4th fl landing blocked by 6 planks & approx 6' length rugs obstructed to stair. note:

    Oct 14, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Exit passageway from fire escape at rear of building has hallway door obstructed and cannot open passageway to street., remove obstruction

    Mar 12, 2020

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and department of building records.an illegal room was creating at cellar from duplex apartment #3.room is used for living and sleeping at cellar.vacate warranted onew

    Feb 25, 2020

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/16/25b/32/34a/39/48a/10a/50/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e. 50-missing check valve on boiler feed line. 50a-boler feed water to be piped into condensate part of return line. 50b-missing discharge pipe on 530c valve.

    Jan 4, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: holes in fire rated ceiling at boiler room. 2) rotted and defective flooring board above at same location. 3) holes in boiler room ceiling at various location. remedy: make all

    Apr 14, 1999 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • General

    Signage missing

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 10

    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 (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
12
Building area
6,944 ft²
Lot area
3,121 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1476 / 6
Assessed value
$297,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #341178, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.

Questions about 553 Howard Avenue

Who owns 553 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 553 Howard Ave Housing.

Does 553 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,587 housing violations at this property.

Is 553 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 553 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 553 Howard Avenue?

It has 12 residential units.

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