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70 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01487-0044Map

Owner of record: Brooklyn Queens Asset Management Corp.

70 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Brooklyn Queens Asset Management Corp.. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 26

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 14679681 issued 17-nov-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Oct 27, 2021

    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
  • 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 9, 2016

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Dec 17, 2008

    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 100 watts. lights not on. located at public parts bldg

    Dec 7, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jun 9, 2007

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defects noted:front extension door is missingopen to public.remedy:repair & or replace.

    Jun 5, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 10, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 10, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
1,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1487 / 44
Assessed value
$117,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #361357, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.

Questions about 70 Howard Avenue

Who owns 70 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brooklyn Queens Asset Management Corp..

Does 70 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 70 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 70 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 70 Howard Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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