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217 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01519-0007Map

Owner of record: Dca 1 Apartments, INC.

217 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1983 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Dca 1 Apartments, INC.. HPD has recorded 180 housing violations here, most recently on February 4, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
180
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
139

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 4, 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

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 · 180

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to east yard. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18185558 issued 26-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective drian valve at base board radiator at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective drian valve at base board radiator at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet, at west wall, insdie west wall closet in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18046394 issued 21-jun-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 21, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 21, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 21, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 21, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ants, spiders and waterbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in closet in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17901182 issued 17-may-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 17, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling over door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 10, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 10, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). , defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft south wall at closet west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling at closet west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 20 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sq ft at the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling,north and west walls aprox 55 sq ft in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 18, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west,south & north walls at closet aprox 40 sq ft in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 18, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 18, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling,north and west walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 18, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 18, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 219

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 11, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 9, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 6, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 2A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1983
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
8,000 ft²
Lot area
2,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1519 / 7
Assessed value
$647,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #374466, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 217 Howard Avenue

Who owns 217 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dca 1 Apartments, INC..

Does 217 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 180 housing violations at this property.

Is 217 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 217 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1983 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 217 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.