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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 28
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement stucco at west wall of building
Sep 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk
Sep 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lockset at building entrance
Sep 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of electric scooters at public hall, 1st story
Jan 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall
Jun 6, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.