44 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01485-0040Map
Owner of record: Gold Is Wealth, LLC
44 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 Gold Is Wealth, LLC. HPD has recorded 143 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 143
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 290
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 · 143
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door rear gate in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft observed at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - 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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercommunication system, from the building entrance to the panel on the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 1L
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.
Jun 10, 2025
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective replace the screws , install one way screms on windows on guards in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2018 · Apt 3L
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty locking device on door at the entrance of building at east , 1st story
Aug 31, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide air conditioner support brackets at 2nd and 3rd story of building front
Aug 31, 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 = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods west fire escape at building rear
Apr 26, 2018
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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 3L
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam line in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items ( near scuttle ladder ) at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 11, 2017
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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34930481m on 12.7.11 for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Mar 29, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34930480k issued on 12.7.11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.
Feb 10, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34930481m issued on 12-7-11 for installing bathroom etc w/oa permit. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.
Feb 10, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept.records.certificate of occupancy 89488 indicates that first floor is to be occupied by 2 families.illegal occupancy noted:at
Dec 7, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at 1st flr apt 1r partitions have been erected subdividing apt 1r into dwelling and sro. partitions erected @front and rear of apt. also installed 3 pc bathroom. remedy: obtain
Dec 7, 2011
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian building interior defects are broken and missing ceiling at cellar throughout remedy : replace the missing ceiling
Sep 26, 2002 · Penalty $350
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt 3R
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
- 4,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,175 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1485 / 40
- Assessed value
- $535,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #314600, last renewed Dec 31, 2025.
Questions about 44 Howard Avenue
Who owns 44 Howard Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gold Is Wealth, LLC.
Does 44 Howard Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 143 housing violations at this property.
Is 44 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 44 Howard Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 44 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.