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196 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01508-0051Map

Owner of record: Art Deco Home INC.

196 Howard Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Art Deco Home INC.. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on July 22, 2026. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
29

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 22, 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 · 71

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing at lower level in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at south 2 window in the 4th room from east located at apt 3 mid level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak atceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sashs at south 2 window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3 mid level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sqft at at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3 mid level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18648118 issued 16-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

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

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rotted wood door in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings in the 1st bedroom 3 from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 3rd bedroom 3 from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd bedroom from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 1st bedroom from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 1st bedroom from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 3rd bedroom from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at windows in the 2nd bedroom from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st bedroom from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at windows in the 3rd bedroom from east located at apt 3fl

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose bannister 1-2 story at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 19, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood treads from basement level to 1st floor at public hall stairs

    Feb 26, 2006

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department - walls & ceiling, throughout 3rd sty apt.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass, lower sash window front east room, 2nd story apt 1.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet - bathroom of 3rd sty apt.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department - walls & ceiling, all stys public hall.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the - walls of private hall - 2nd sty apt.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the - ceilings thru-out 2nd sty apt.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin - mice and roaches - 2nd sty apt.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the - public hall - all stys.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of - household articles - 3rd sty public hall.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove the dirty and/or loose paper and repaper or paint to the satisfaction of this department - walls throughout - 2nd sty apt.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the - walls and ceilings, all rooms throughout 3rd sty apt.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet - bathroom 3rd sty apt.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for - public hall all stories

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for - cellar

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3rd story apt.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen & bathroom 3rd story apt. 2.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit 3rd story apt. 2.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen & bathroom 3rd story apt. 2.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass lower sash kitchen north west window, 3rd story apt. 2.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom, 3rd story apt. 2.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen, 3rd story apt. 2.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department - walls and ceiling throughout 3rd sty apt.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass, upper sash window kitchen, 2nd story apt 1.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 4, 2011 · Apt 3RD

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,949 ft²
Lot area
1,725 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1508 / 51
Assessed value
$70,200
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 196 Howard Avenue

Who owns 196 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Art Deco Home INC..

Does 196 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 196 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 196 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 196 Howard Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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