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50 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01485-0042Map

Owner of record: Howard Avenue Development L.p.

50 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Howard Avenue Development L.p.. HPD has recorded 106 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
106
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
139

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 2023
8
About 100% of the building's 8 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 · 106

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction and house hold items at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south , east wall and ceiling. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls throughout in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18744493 issued 28-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

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

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 4L

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Nov 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Nov 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1R

    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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 6, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door entrance to boiler room

    May 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1r , 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system no.access to bolier room at boiler room

    Apr 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner protruding more than 4 inches beyond window sill, at fire escape at front of building , 4th story

    Sep 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • 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

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    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

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 20, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 20, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 4L

    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 (C1)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
7,668 ft²
Lot area
2,808 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1485 / 42
Assessed value
$949,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #330434, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 50 Howard Avenue

Who owns 50 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard Avenue Development L.p..

Does 50 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 106 housing violations at this property.

Is 50 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 50 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 50 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.