214 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01513-0040Map
Owner of record: Williams, Neil Sharode
214 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Williams, Neil Sharode. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on June 6, 2020. 8 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 9
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 24
- CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2b, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlockable slide bolt installed at the entrance door from public hall located at apt 2b, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash of window at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash of window at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper window sash counter balance at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink unit at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at bulkhead ceiling and west wall
Mar 11, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling and west wall
Mar 11, 2020
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 18, 2018
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.
Nov 24, 2017
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.
Nov 9, 2016
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building
Jun 14, 2013
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,838 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1513 / 40
- Assessed value
- $535,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #341991, last renewed Oct 3, 2025.
Questions about 214 Howard Avenue
Who owns 214 Howard Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Williams, Neil Sharode.
Does 214 Howard Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 214 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 214 Howard Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 214 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.