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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 2

  • I

    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
  • I

    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

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

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.