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42 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01485-0039Map

Owner of record: 42 Howard-Putnam LLC

42 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 42 Howard-Putnam LLC. HPD has recorded 104 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
104
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
279

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 26, 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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 104

  • 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

    Aug 26, 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at 1st boiler room from east

    Mar 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 3L

    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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 10, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide written notice to the tenants at least twenty-four hours prior to essential service interruption by posting a notice in a prominent place within the public part of the building and on each floor of such building, where an owner must make a repair that may result in an interruption of essential services such as utilities(heat, hot water, gas, electricity, or elevator) that is expected to continue for more than two hours. sample notice available at www.nyc.gov/hpd or as provided in this notice of violation. no essential gas services to entire building

    Aug 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sealed hatch at opening to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 18, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors number, all stories at public hall

    Aug 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 2R

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of househould items at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 29, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 29, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 12, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required at front areaway

    Aug 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 2, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 2, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 5th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 2, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 2, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard .... in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... (approx. 50 sq. ft. ) at ceiling, west wall, north wall, south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... (approx. 6 sq. ft.) at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector -missing- located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). -missing- located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard at entrances located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard .... in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ande/or disconnected radiator at west in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    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 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 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

    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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2OR3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 11, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 27, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 7, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 9, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 9, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 9, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 9, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 9, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 13, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 13, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 13, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 9, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 2, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 2R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,032 ft²
Lot area
2,117 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1485 / 39
Assessed value
$513,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #332538, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 42 Howard Avenue

Who owns 42 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 42 Howard-Putnam LLC.

Does 42 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 104 housing violations at this property.

Is 42 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 42 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42 Howard Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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