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165 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01505-0001Map

Owner of record: Ds Brooklyn Portfolio Owner LLC

165 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ds Brooklyn Portfolio Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 304 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
304
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
579

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 16, 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
2
About 25% 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 · 304

  • 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

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Sep 13, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story

    Sep 13, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of electric scooters at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Sep 12, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at street to vestibule door , 1st story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of bucket at 2nd public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 1st stack from west at south at fire escape, 4th story

    Sep 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of electronic bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    May 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    May 27, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at basement

    Mar 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 1st stack from east at north wall at fire escape, 3rd story

    Nov 29, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 1st stack from west at south wall at fire escape, 3rd story

    Nov 29, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor that is inaccessible at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 1st stack from west at south wall at fire escape, 4th story

    Nov 29, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 1st stack from west at south at fire escape, 4th story

    Aug 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 1st stack from west at south at fire escape, 3rd story

    Aug 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower platform inside wash basin cabinet at south wall, in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing marble saddle at the entrance in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder 1st stack from west at south at fire escape

    Aug 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet lower platform inside wash basin cabinetat south wall, in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowed temp. of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees f (141 degrees f) at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft (2 sqft) at west wall and ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17614557 issued 11-jan-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft (2 sqft) at west wall and ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 29, 2024 · 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) baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall, east wall, 1st wall cabinet from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 21, 2024 · 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 door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st medicine cabinet from east at south wall, south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 21, 2024 · 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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, south wall in the 2nd private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 21, 2024 · 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 door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 21, 2024 · 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) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 2nd door frame from north at east wall, 3rd door frame from north at east wall, east wall, west wall in the 1st private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 2nd closet from north at east wall door, 2nd closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall, 1st riser from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall in the 1st private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 8, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 8, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    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 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 8, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 8, 1991

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 8, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 8, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit. noted at timeof inspection sidewalk shed on exp#1 of building with expired permit. permit#321038925 expired on 12/8/2017. remedy: renew permit

    Jul 24, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found work in progress of new boiler sections being installed wo work bl type permit.

    Dec 16, 2016 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3307.6.4.8,inoperative lighting.noted:@ time of insp(5:50pm)lights forsidewalk shed was not working/on job #321038925.rem:comply w/ code,provide lights.

    Jan 8, 2015 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:no firestopping,per bc 712.3; 27-345.noted: observed @time of insp in several locations @cellar ceiling the fire stopping to be missing,exposing the wood joists

    Jul 9, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passgageway.noted:observed @time of insp @fire escape of exp #2 side an metal gate installed @fire escape window of apt 3l blocking the access to fire escape.on the apt 2l a

    Jul 7, 2014 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit: installation of plumbing supply line for bathroom &kitchen. also new electrical bx-wiring thru-out apt 4l. search of deptrecords shown, no permit issued for said work. remedy: stop all work &

    Mar 30, 2013 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a variance permit for weekend & after hrs work contrary to bc28.105.12.5 flring being installed at apt 4l on saturday w/o variance permit. remedy: obtain variance permit for weekend & after hrs work.

    Mar 30, 2013

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75 u 14 m (75) perform 5 year test (14) repair certificate frame in car

    Apr 2, 1997 · Penalty $100

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt BUILDI

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 3BBUZZ

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 3BBUZZ

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt APT1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt APT1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt APT1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt APT1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt APT1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    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
1906
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
10,080 ft²
Lot area
2,800 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1505 / 1
Assessed value
$985,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #321965, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.

Questions about 165 Howard Avenue

Who owns 165 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ds Brooklyn Portfolio Owner LLC.

Does 165 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 304 housing violations at this property.

Is 165 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 165 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 165 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.