242 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01524-0031Map
Owner of record: Howard Avenue Realty LLC
242 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Howard Avenue Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 394
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 2
- 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.
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 17
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work except to brace and support flat joist of apts at 2nd & 3rd flrs,amend plans,re-inspection
Jun 10, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 13, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg defect is at rear of bldg on all three floorsflr beams are rotten and deteriorated. all flr are sagging also chimney is in disrepair. remedy: maintain bldg make all necessary obtain
Jun 3, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain noted excessive debris lumber drywall metal sluds electrical wires pipes and carpels household rubbish at apt 1r size 1-3 all over apt remedy: remove all debris forthwith
Apr 1, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted: a section of the cornice approx. 10'feet long has flashing that is loose and/or missing; part of which is hanging. also there are exposed sharp edges of metal
Nov 4, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building:defects are the floors are sagging at public hallway at all stories,also in apartment #21 at 2nd floor,2 cracks at various location at public stair enclosed walls at 2nd & 3rd floor
Mar 28, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: steel beams and lolly columns installed under first story floor at west section. remedy: obtain a permit forthwith or removed all illegal construction. remedy: submit
May 28, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain the rear first floor right side apartment the floor at the rear of apt slopes approx 3-6 inches.remedy immediately provide access for a closer inspection and/or provide a certificated struct
Apr 24, 1995 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit in that having installed a suspended cieling throughout the first floor apartments and at the third floor north apartment. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
May 12, 1994 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: rear wall pulling away at the base-approx. 3-6 inches. (2) sagging floor beams at rear of building 1-3 floors (apartments & public hallway)(3) accumulation of debris at the rear yard. remed
May 12, 1994 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maitnain exterior building wall. defect is first story rearframe wall bulging and separating at interior north and south corner. remedy:file plans obtain a permit if feasible and repair defective.
Jul 12, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is: third kitchen floor sagged 2 broken plaster at 3 story hallway and ceiling. first story kitchen floor sagged. an accumulation of rubbish and debris at rear yard north passa
Jul 12, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Workw tihout a permit work noted having ceiling constructed throughoutfirst story hung ceiling constructed at 3rd story north apt. kitchen ceiling. remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or remove illegal hung cei
Jul 12, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 8, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 8, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 2, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 22, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 26, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Doors
Jan 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Jan 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 2, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 2, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 1, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 1, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Dec 1, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Locks
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1907
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,957 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,196 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1524 / 31
- Assessed value
- $490,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #309522, last renewed Dec 15, 2025.
Questions about 242 Howard Avenue
Who owns 242 Howard Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard Avenue Realty LLC.
Does 242 Howard Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 242 Howard Avenue built?
City records list 1907 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 242 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.