221 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01519-0006Map
Owner of record: 221 Howard Avenue LLC
221 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 221 Howard Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 5 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 34
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 · 41
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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 22, 2024
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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the strom drain at rear yard yard
Aug 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Aug 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sqft (15 sqft) at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required at front areaway
Aug 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st riser from north at east wall, north wall, south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing marble saddle under the door in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall, east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, west wall, baseboard at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the north wall, south wall, 1st riser from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, 1st door from north at east wall, south wall, 1st closet from east at south wall wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 2nd door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover for electrical switch at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at south wall in 2nd story public hall
May 5, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
May 18, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
May 18, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Doors
Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Doors
Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Sep 15, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
May 2, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 2, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 2, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 2, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 2, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 22, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 16, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 16, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 16, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 16, 2006 · Apt 221
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 11, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 11, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 5, 2004 · Apt 1/L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 5, 2004 · Apt 1/L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 5, 2004 · Apt 1/L
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 5, 2004 · Apt 1/L
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Mar 5, 2004 · Apt 1/L
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Mar 5, 2004 · Apt 1/L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1519 / 6
- Assessed value
- $307,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #342204, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 221 Howard Avenue
Who owns 221 Howard Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 221 Howard Avenue LLC.
Does 221 Howard Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 221 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 221 Howard Avenue built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 221 Howard Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.