239 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01525-0004Map
Owner of record: Farrell, Denise
239 Howard Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Farrell, Denise. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on December 22, 2007. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 54
- DOB violations
- 49
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 24
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 54
- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story
Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a double cylinder lock at door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 3rd story
Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a double cylinder lock in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 3rd story
Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at 3 sty. public hall
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring, 3rd sty apt. kitchen ceiling fixture.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass panel front room upper sash, 2nd sty apt.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of carriages, 3rd sty public hall.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice, roaches, kitchen, bathroom 2nd sty apt.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling, 2nd story public hall.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material walls and ceiling in 2nd story public hall.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items in 1st story public hall.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in private hall of 2nd story apt #2a.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in 2nd story apt #2a.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd story apt #2, kitchen and bathroom.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom, 2nd story apt 2.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of ex[posed electrical wires at boiler controls at cellar.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of illegal kerosene heater at 2nd story apt. 2
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical service at light fixtures, all stories public hall
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd story apt 2.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor private hall 2nd. sty. apt. 2a.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom 2nd. sty apt. 2a.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling bathroom 2nd. sty. apt. 2a
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot and cold water wash basin bathroom, 3rd story apt 3.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden treads 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, down at 1st. sty. public hall stairs.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden treads 2nd. to 8th down at 2 sty. public hall stairs.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen & bathroom, 3rd story apt. 2.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls,ceilings, 3rd sty apt thru-out
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of radiator and household articles, 3rd sty public hall.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective putty of windows rear room-3rd sty apt.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing handles for gas range, kitchen, 3rd sty apt.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches throughout 3rd story apt 3.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose matter- stair treads-3rd, 7th from bottom -2nd sty to 3rd sty public hall.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at kitchen , 2nd sty apt.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of disused radiator, mattress. 3rd sty public hall.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin water bugs, 3rd sty apt throughout.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of radiator, shopping cart etc., 3rd sty public hall at scuttle.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes, 1st sty public hall vestibule.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose matter- wood treads 1st sty to 2nd sty public hall stairs.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes, vestibule -1st sty public hall.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose matter-all treads 1st to 2nd sty and 2nd to 3rd sty public hall.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of water stained ceilings and walls, throughout 3rd story apt 3.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak throughout 3rd story apt 3.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches, 3rd sty apt. kitchen and bathroom.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window jambs, sills and stolls, kitchen and rear north, 3rd sty apt #2.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing sash chains, kitchen window 3rd sty apt #2.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the-wall, 3rd sty apt bathroom at water closet.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice, roaches, kitchen, bathroom, 3rd sty apt.
Nov 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 49
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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
Jan 31, 2005
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
Feb 13, 2004
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 19, 2003
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 7, 2000
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
Mar 16, 1999
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
May 4, 1998
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
Sep 16, 1997
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
Feb 10, 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families.noted at 3rd flr 5 rooms all with locking door interior.common kitchen at rear and common bath at hallway no
Apr 23, 2004 · Penalty $16,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ventilators
Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 1, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 31, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2003 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1525 / 4
- Assessed value
- $70,140
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 239 Howard Avenue
Who owns 239 Howard Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Farrell, Denise.
Does 239 Howard Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.
Is 239 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 239 Howard Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 239 Howard Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.