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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 104
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at 1st boiler room from east
Mar 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors number, all stories at public hall
Aug 18, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of househould items at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 29, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
Show 5 more ↓
- 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
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.