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16 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01481-0043Map

Owner of record: 16 Howard LLC

16 Howard Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 16 Howard LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on September 24, 2023.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
39
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
55

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Sep 24, 2023

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 · 28

  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement stucco at north west corner of building and north wall through out

    Sep 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement stucco at west wall of building

    Sep 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk

    Sep 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lockset at building entrance

    Sep 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of electric scooters at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 = 11; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective cabinet door under the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures outlet at the west wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage at public hall

    Jun 6, 2018

    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, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system mssing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall

    Jun 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items all story balconies south stack at south exterior wall

    Jun 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jun 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 39

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test

    Apr 5, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test

    Dec 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 5, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 5, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 19, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 27, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    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
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 5, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 27, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 10, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 2, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    B265 as per class 2 (b265) 28.303.7 failure to file a complete boilerinspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report

    Mar 31, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x10/ 97-x-10 single elevator in the bldg out of service restore to service so proper annual inspection could be performed

    Aug 11, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records. attime of inspection observed bldg renovated as 6 residential apts w/duplex apts between 1st flr & cellar on 3rd & 4th flr occupied 300130445

    Sep 19, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35000209z issued on 12/5/12. (illegal renovations 1-3fl) remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Mar 6, 2013 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #35000209z issued 12/05/12 for renovation of 1,2,& 3 floors w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.

    Jan 30, 2013 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit: work noted at 1st,2nd,3rd floors. full (jvt) renovations. new partitions erected subdividing floor into seperate units. new framing,new sub flooring new plumbing roughing,new water & waste

    Dec 5, 2012 · Penalty $1,630

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection remedy:provide and maintain approved plans at premises during renov-a tions. failure to maintain exterior building wall.defect is loose and

    Mar 6, 1992 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: renovating entire building. portion of first story floor joist removed at north section 2 2nd story floor joists removed and replaced with new ones 3 steel girder installed at

    Sep 6, 1991 · Penalty $285

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt ALLAPA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt ALLAPA

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt ALLAPA

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt ALLAPA

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt ALLAPA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt ALLAPA

    Close
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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt ALLAPA

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
12,800 ft²
Lot area
3,340 ft²
Zoning
C4-4L
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1481 / 43
Assessed value
$846,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #391880, last renewed Jan 29, 2026.

Questions about 16 Howard Avenue

Who owns 16 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 16 Howard LLC.

Does 16 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 16 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 16 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 16 Howard Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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