223 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01519-0005Map
Owner of record: 223 Howard, LLC
223 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2019 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 223 Howard, LLC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on August 25, 2026. 17 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 30
- HPD complaints
- 17
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 · 18
- 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.
Aug 25, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at light fixtures at ceiling on all stories at public hall
Aug 21, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective baseboard at lower cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at 1st and 2nd window at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): 19155714 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Jun 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard
Jun 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall
Jun 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall
Jun 15, 2026
Open — 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.
Aug 13, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 13
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 23, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 23, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 14, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 14, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 4, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 4, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 4, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 4, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Due to circumstances at 225 howard ave note:the adjacent vacant bldg @ 225 howard ave the north side of the building for the second floor to the roof is defected and leaning in to the roof of 223 howard ave in danger of collapse. parts of the wall has been collapse on the roof an d damage it - remedy: repair all damages
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 30
- Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons&property affected by const operations-const fence fell on public sidewalk.@time of responding comp3791445 observed jobsite closed fence from exp1 was laid down on public sidewal
Mar 27, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
3307.7 jobsite fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection.noted nb(vacant)having jobsite fence present under permit#b60100287-1p-fn expires 12/23/2021.approx 15 linear feet of construction fence
Mar 26, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully cont'd work while on notice of stopwork order @time of inspon active 4stynb constsite notice in bis system complaint3780195&v35547200l was given to contractor for unlawfully cont'd work while on noti
Jan 26, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of stopwork order.@time of inspection on 4stynb currently in finishing stages observed facade @exp1 had been completed&balconies were installed.upon further research on
Dec 14, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection,observed ongoing construction activities(contrary)to mayors emergency executive order 120 & subsequent orders incorporating requirements of governors executive order 202.34 & subsequent or
Oct 5, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. bc 3301.4 inspection logs(supported scaffolds). at the time of myinspection on an active job site i observed supported scaffolding installed on the rooftop of the sws at exp#1 to rooftop/parapet wall of th
Sep 17, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Project information panel/sidewalk shed parapet pane/construction signnot provide or not in compliance w/section. at the time of my inspection on an active job site,i observed sws installed at exp#1 was missing
Sep 17, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment-expired permit(construction fence) noted:at time of inspection of an 4 story nb active jobsite.i observeda construction fence in place at exp 1.upon review of bis/dob now reco
Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Housekeeping. observed debris consisting of wood,sheetrock,filled garbage bags in back yard & debris on floor. at various areas throughout bldg,piled up combustible materials could cause a fire. electrical card
Aug 11, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Manufacturers specifications observed electrical cards missing ground wires & damaged electrical strip,manufacturers specifications indicate not to use any damaged electrical items in order to prevent shock or
Aug 11, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
At time of inspection,observed ongoing construction activities contrary to mayors emergency executive ordeer 120 & subsequent orders incorporating requirements of governors executive order 202.34 & subsequent
Aug 11, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Documents to be kept on site. at time of inspection on a active jobsite,it was observed 2 workers working on supported pipe scaffold approx 35 feet above ground(scaffold erected 40 feet)upon requesting to see
Jun 9, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved plans(sidewalk shed). at tme of inspection on a active jobsite it was observed that front door to access,main door blocked by sidewalk shed upright post. upon reviewing approve
Jun 9, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3301.2 safety measures & standards(stair inlays). note: at the t ime of inspection of a propose 4 sty new bldg,i observed the permanentsteel stairs had inadequate inserts/inlays on treads & landings throug
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Posting of unlawful signs,information,pictorial representation,business or advertising messages on protective structures. note: at the time of inspection of a proposed 4 sty new bldg i observed unlawful signage
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3301.13.12 competent person. note: at the time of my inspection of a 4 sty bldg i observed workers at the gate exp#1&3 when i requested to see the superintendent or the competent person,i was told that nei
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3303.2.1;3303.2.5 temporary lighting. note: at the time of my inspection of a 4 sty bldg w/construction worker onsite,i observed as soon as i entered that site was dark. none of the light bulbs were on
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard(fence). note: at time of my inspection of a 4 stybldg w/work in progress,i observed that the construction fence at exp#4 was open/removed leaving an opening to the adjacent property. the
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
No superintendent. note: at the time of my inspection of a 4 sty bldg i observed workers on site at exp#1 gate & exp#3 when i requested to see the superintendent,i was told that he was not there. no superintend
Dec 5, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Superintendent failed to perform duties. note: at the time of my inspection of a 4 sty bldg. i observed that the 1)construction gates were locked & chained from the outside(making it appear to be closed). 2)the
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3301.13.13 logbook. note: at the time of my inspection of a 4 stybldg. i requested the competent person,superintendent & logbook,non was provided. logbooks provide information about the construction site &
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3301.2 obstruction or lack of egress. note: at the time of my inspection of a 4 sty bldg w/several workers on site,i observed that the construction fence access points were chained & locked. the site from
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3309.1 side walk shed does not meet code specification. at the time of inspection of an inactive 4 story nb jobsite, observed that the sws for ohp at ad; property in place at entrance for property at exp #4
Aug 1, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations:at time of inspection of a 4 story new building under construction,at foundation/grade level,i observed that a section of the sid
Apr 24, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. at time of inspection of a 4 story new building under construction-at foundation/grade level,i observed a construction fence at exp.1 w/ the
Apr 24, 2019 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc1704.1.2 failure to keep & provide upon request special inspection report/filed logs(for underpinning)at time of inspection,it was observed an active construction site with excavation/underpinning in progress
Jan 4, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3304.4.4. failure to provide 3'6" guardrails system or solid enclosure around open and accessible sides of excavation at the time of my inspection of an nb active job site proposed 4 story building currently
Jan 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide protection of sides of excavation. at time of inspection of an active job site 4 story nb, currently at excavation stage, as observed and noted on exposure #2 towards the rear where a more th
Jan 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or amendments. noted: at the time if my inspection on a active job site at excavation level, i observed the following conditions: upon reviewing appr
Jan 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Construction superintendent failed to perform duties as per rule. at the time of my inspection of an active construction site nb 4 story building currently at excavation stage. it was observed as noted that sup
Jan 4, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt ALLUNI
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 14, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | $900,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 7 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 2019
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 6,637 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1519 / 5
- Assessed value
- $537,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 223 Howard Avenue
Who owns 223 Howard Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 223 Howard, LLC.
Does 223 Howard Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 223 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 223 Howard Avenue built?
City records list 2019 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 223 Howard Avenue?
It has 7 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.