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543 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01476-0009Map

Owner of record: Livonia Housing Development Fund Company , INC

543 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Livonia Housing Development Fund Company , INC. HPD has recorded 166 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
166
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
174

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 25, 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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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 · 166

  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door at 1st story

    Sep 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 25, 2026

    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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2C

    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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the bathroom , the 4th room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over 1st window recess from east at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at 2 window recess from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over 2nd window recess from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at north, south and west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective corroded iron posts at, guardrail to masonry ramp , building 's north yard

    Aug 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective corroded metal exhaust vent system, mounted on 8'-0 '' cinder block wall at, southwest section, building 's south yard

    Aug 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing iron balusters to masonry stairs and ramp at building front yard

    Aug 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at tub in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective coroded tub in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak north wall and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain reglaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet door at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1B

    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
  • B

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

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 2, 2025

    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
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    May 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    May 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c , 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c , 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4c , 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and and assembly at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color approx 1sq ft of uknkeyed plaster at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 16

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    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 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

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

    Feb 27, 2001

    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

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    No notification. noted: at time of inspection outrigger beams were installed on exp 1, dob's records show c-hook notification only. rigger failed to notify the dept prior to use/installation of outriggers.

    Sep 10, 2013 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to use panic hardware where required by law noted : cellar used for human habitation has no panic hardware on egress gate, which is padlocked, there by preventing safe & proper egress to street. remedy

    Jul 17, 2006 · Penalty $880

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction w/ the dept. of bldg for violation # 34483374p noted : 2ndmeans of egress remains padlocked & w/o required panic hardware & no

    Jul 17, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o noted : legal occupancy of cellar as per c.o. 300174004 of 8/10/94 is for storage / boiler gas / electric & water meters cellar is currently occupied & arranged

    Jul 17, 2006 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of illegal hardware. hardware noted: 1) at rear exterior gate a padlock was in place 2) at basement exit door slide bolt installed and in lock position. 3) at roof door slide bolt in lock position were

    Aug 25, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. c of o #300174004 indicates at basement level storage/boiler/gas/ electric and water meters and a gather place of religious purposes was found

    Aug 25, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit- hazardous- work noted: partitions (full height)with sheet rock were erected and a mens and womens room with toilets and cleansing basin and a prayer area was created an a/c unit was

    Aug 25, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to use panic hardware where required by law. at basement gathering area egress doors had no panic hardware in place. remedy: providepanic hardware.

    Aug 25, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 16, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 16, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 2C

    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
16
Building area
16,100 ft²
Lot area
5,555 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1476 / 9
Assessed value
$245,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312393, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.

Questions about 543 Howard Avenue

Who owns 543 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Livonia Housing Development Fund Company , INC.

Does 543 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 166 housing violations at this property.

Is 543 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 543 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 543 Howard Avenue?

It has 16 residential units.

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