246 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01524-0032Map
Owner of record: 244 Howard Ave LLC
246 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 22 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 244 Howard Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 12 of the 17 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 27
- HPD complaints
- 18
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
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
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 17
- ANon-hazardous
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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 303, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 303
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 303, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 303
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 303, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 303
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 303, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 303
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 303, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 303
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 303, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 303
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 303, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west original violation 18782129 issued 12-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 303
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at eat wall in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 303, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 303
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 303, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 303
Open — Nov certified late
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 303, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 303
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 105, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 105
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 105, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 105
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 105, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 105
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
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 10, 2024
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.
Nov 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 4, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 11, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 27
- Class - 2
Bc 3307.4 work and storage zone. note-at the time of my inspection of a 4 story alteration construction site in progress i observed manlift in roadway w/ inadequate barriers in place this creates an unsafe and
May 28, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. at time of inspection i observed on 1st,2nd & 3rd fl rooms(1)there is debris scattered on floor. on the passageway at 1st fl,there is debris scattered,creating a tripp
May 6, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to protect persons & property affected by construction operations. responding comp#3750147 observed: no construction activity at exp#2 supported scaffold was pulled away from the wall & leaning onto 71
Apr 18, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Stop work order.note:at the time of my inspection of a 4 story bldg atroof level,i observed that there was a swo on the site.only work allo wed was to make the site safe & structually stable & back to its preco
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
3307.6.5.5=cleaning sidewlka shed at the time fo inspectio at a 4 story alt buidling i observed two supported scaffold sides hanging off teh side of the sidewalk shed the shed should be free of materials and eq
Nov 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.2.1 obstruction of streets & sidewalks: the requirement of the dept of transportation dot shall apply w/regards to the closing of street or sideewalks or the obstruction of any(panel)thre of noted at
Sep 12, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction or documents.note:at time of inspection at active site,at exposure#1 dm plans on page eq-006.show at 20 (feet)space with junior beams to be w8 w4 beams were in pla
Sep 12, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/manufacturer specifications. at time of inspectionon a 4 sty alteration site,observed at exp#1,plastic yodock barriers that were not waterfilled,locked in place & 2 of them were damaged. thi
May 13, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-exp dot permit. at time of inspection on a 4 sty alteration site observed obstruction of roadway exp#1,yodock barriers in place & no parking sign for temporary construct
May 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 1704.1.2 failure to perform responsibilities.there was a partial collapse and worker injury at 244 howard ave on 1/19/19.the respondent is the special inspection applicant for job no 321646910.the special in
Mar 3, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
28-104.7.7 deficient drawings-the respondent is the applicant of record for job no 321646910.28-104.7.7 requires that work subject to special inspection be listed on the drawings.the drawings filed under job no
Mar 2, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 1704.1.2 failure to perform responsibilities.steel framing partially collapsed and there was a worker injury at 244 howard ave on 1/9/19.the respondent is the special inspection applicant for job no 32164691
Mar 2, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 1704.1.2 failure to perform responsibilities.there was a partial collapse and worker injury at 244 howard ave on 1/9/19.the resondent is the special inspection applicant for job no 321646910.the special insp
Mar 2, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 1704.1 deficient drawings/responsibilities-the respondent is the applicant of record for job no 321646910.structural design drawings s-100 dated 8/9/2018,states under the special inspection notes,...the cont
Mar 2, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. in response to complaint #3685750 i observed no construction activites and job site construction fence @exp#2 @adjacent property
Feb 9, 2019 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Alternate construction superintendent.note:at time of my inspection of a 4 story building at roof level of an alteration one construction.review of construction superintendent logs reveal that designated constr
Jan 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute and maintain safety equipment measures and temporary construction.note:at the time of my inspection of a 4 story building at roof leel of an alteration one construction operation i observed
Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments.note:at the time of my inspection of a 4 story alteration at roof level i observed supported pipe scaffold erected at exposure
Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Construction superintendent failed to perform duties as per code.the following hazardous conditions were observed and stop work order was issued to this construction site on this date,(1) failed to provide and
Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all public and property affected by construction operations.note:at the time of my inspection of a 4 story building at roof level of an alteration one construction operations.i observed con
Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to carry out demolition operation as required by section-storage of materials.note:at the time of my inspection respodning to a partial collapsed as per fdny,i observed a collapse from 3rd floor down th
Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Construction superintendent failed to immediately notify the department of conditions as required.note:at the time of my inspection of a 2 story building being alter to 4 story at roof level,responding to compl
Jan 9, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to notify the dept of an incident that resulted in a fatality or injury. due to partial collapse of the roof,a worker was injured & was transported to a hospital. as per dept records,the permit holder
Jan 9, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cofc w/dob.at time of inspection,observed that respondent has failed to file a cofc for violation#34854400j-9/11/2010.rem:file cofc.
Oct 26, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:broken leader.at time of inspection observed at exp#2 leader from roof is broken/deparated in 2 areas causing storm/rain water spillage in next yard.rem>r
Oct 26, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy,as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2.note:bldg altered under job#300092940 to change premises from warehouse to a church.job was never signed off,bldg now b
Jun 16, 2011 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #114419 commercial bldg listed as factory converted to use as church. w/o dob approvals. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c/o
Sep 11, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Mailbox
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 303
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 303
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 303
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 501
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 501
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 303
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 303
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 105
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 105
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 105
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 105
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 106
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2022 · Apt 105
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 12, 2022 · Apt 11233
Close - General
Janitor/super
Mar 12, 2022 · Apt 102
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 102
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 102
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 15,316 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,375 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1524 / 32
- Assessed value
- $1,129,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #389287, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.
Questions about 246 Howard Avenue
Who owns 246 Howard Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 244 Howard Ave LLC.
Does 246 Howard Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 246 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 86% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 246 Howard Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 246 Howard Avenue?
It has 22 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.