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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 2025

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 · 41

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • 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

    Aug 22, 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, 1st story

    Aug 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the strom drain at rear yard yard

    Aug 22, 2024

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

    Aug 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Aug 22, 2024

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.