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225 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01519-0004Map

Owner of record: Howard Gardens Corp.

225 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2018 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Howard Gardens Corp.. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on June 15, 2026. 6 of the 19 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
44

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 15, 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
3
About 50% of the building's 6 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 · 19

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration floor pierced and stairs erected to the cellar, creating an illegal duplex located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin and shower stall in the cellar level of illegal duplex at apartment #1f.

    Jul 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective regrout at floor and all wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1f upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

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

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1f lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at building front yard

    May 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective key operated locking device on door in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    May 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective key code operated strike plate mechanism on door frame in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    May 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2024

    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.

    Nov 22, 2023

    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.

    Mar 31, 2023

    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 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 23, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 23, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Mar 24, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    May 5, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    May 5, 1999

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 26, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of buildings records. partition erected creating rooms for living at cellar. floors pierced with stair erected leading to cellar. creating an illeg

    Jul 30, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. at time of inspection of a new 4 story building,i observed a jobsite fence at exp.1 w/ the following conditions. sections of fence out of plu

    Apr 24, 2019 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Construction superintendent failed to perform dates as per code at time of inspection on an active jobsite observed no designed compotent person on site & construction super chana sweetbaum had failed to design

    Oct 23, 2018 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3309.12 failure to adequately protect adj properties during construction. at time of inspection observed no overhead protection in place at exp#2,3,4. no overhead protection provided at exp#4 directly abov

    Oct 23, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute/maintain safety measures or temporary construction-no guardrails. at time of inspection of an active 4 sty jobsite observed worker framing metal walls on 3rd fl at exp#4 while over an expos

    Oct 23, 2018 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg wall hazardous note at the 3rd fl of the bldg at the north side the exterior wall is leaning in danger of collapse into adjacent roof on 223 howard the rear side of the bldg east

    Mar 21, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. at front of building numerous amounts of debris such as rimms, plastic bags, buckets, tires, woodwith nails being stored at front in a unsafe condition.remedy: provide

    Jul 28, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping note. at front of building numerous amount of debris such as rims, plastic bags, buckets, tires and wood with protruding nails stored in an unsafe condition remedy : ma

    Mar 10, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Faiture to maintain building noted defect large amourd of debris left in front of hosue old families wood, doors. remedy; maintain building clean up debris.

    Jul 18, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defect is: south side of bldg is in disre- pair. plywood siding is missing & defective exposing the brick. remedy: make all necessary repairs.

    Apr 26, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3B

    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 (C2)
Year built
2018
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,702 ft²
Lot area
1,987 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1519 / 4
Assessed value
$477,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #389320, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.

Questions about 225 Howard Avenue

Who owns 225 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard Gardens Corp..

Does 225 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 225 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 225 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 2018 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 225 Howard Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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