186 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01508-0046Map
Owner of record: Blue Castle (Cayman) Ltd
186 Howard Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Blue Castle (Cayman) Ltd. HPD has recorded 198 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 198
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 360
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 198
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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 17, 2022
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.
Oct 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective elecric wall light fixture at north wall, at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 2, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet cover at north wall, in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 2, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet at north wall, in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 2, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at window frame,(approx. 4 square feet) in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 2, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 2, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling, in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 2, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 2, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and north wall, (approx 12 square feet) in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 2, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east and west wall, in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 2, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 2, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall, in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 2, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all riser and radiators in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jun 6, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jun 6, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jun 6, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall approx. 15sq.ft in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jun 6, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose tread 8 from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving front yard
May 30, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 1st story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixtures 1st and 2nd story public hall
May 30, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer system in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wash basin wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 30, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the lower sash of window in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at first and second story at public hall
Aug 27, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 10, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 10, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Work w/o permit. note: new electrical work throughout basement & 1st fl. observed new breaker panel box.w/new bx cable wires. new wall switchs & outlets through basement & 1st fl. new recessed lighting in basem
Aug 28, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. note : d.o.b. computer records indicate"b1-2 family dwelling" now cellar is illegally converted into two piec
Mar 10, 2004 · Penalty $21,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit note full partition walls illegally erected at various locations in cellar creating three looms two piece bathroom andkitchen.remedy:obtian a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal
Mar 10, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit noted interior partitions comstructed in cellar that created 2 bedrooms at front a kitchen & bathroom in hallway of cellar and one sro at rear all work are 100% completed remedy: obtain permit
May 19, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the blvd dept records finance occupancy code noted from ordinary use & storage w/oil tank & boiler to residential use for 2 families with no fire rated protection for boi
May 19, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt FL2
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt FL2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt FL2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt FL2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt FL2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt FL2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt FL2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 20, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
May 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Door/window
Door
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Door/window
Door
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Outside building
Pavement
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $1,000 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,968 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,967 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1508 / 46
- Assessed value
- $67,140
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #818508, last renewed Mar 7, 2023.
Questions about 186 Howard Avenue
Who owns 186 Howard Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Blue Castle (Cayman) Ltd.
Does 186 Howard Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 198 housing violations at this property.
Is 186 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 186 Howard Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 186 Howard Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.