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191 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01509-0005Map

Owner of record: Cox, Adrian A

191 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 Cox, Adrian A. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 6 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
4 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

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 · 25

  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2024

    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

    May 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2024

    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

    May 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall

    May 31, 2024

    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.

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at vestibule door , 1st story

    May 31, 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

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

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

    Jan 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the allowed maximum tempersture of 130 degrees f in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx., 16 square feet on the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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 25, 2022

    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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    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

    D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 05 24 82.

    Sep 15, 1982

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 2

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 14, 2010 · Apt 3R

    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
3,093 ft²
Lot area
1,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1509 / 5
Assessed value
$84,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #357435, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.

Questions about 191 Howard Avenue

Who owns 191 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cox, Adrian A.

Does 191 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 191 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 191 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 191 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.