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620 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03511-0057Map

Owner of record: 620 A&M Realty LLC

620 Howard Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 620 A&M Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 87 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
87
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
38

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
7
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments
Up from 6 in 2018

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 · 87

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable at boiler at cellar

    Feb 21, 2025

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the kitchen , the 1st room from north at east, the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 6

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 50 sq ft at north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling above the steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 15 sq/ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 square feet at west wall. in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16607254 issued 20-jan-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 square feet at west wall. in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at boiler room

    Jan 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north, the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles at east and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cabinet base at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket around refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at counter top in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near radiator in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 4, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 4, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35126994r issued on 08/09/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1 rcny 102-01.rmdy: comply with commissioner's

    May 9, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35126994r issued on 08/09/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.for creating(2)bedrms @ cellar level.rem:comply w/

    Nov 21, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov #35126993p issued on 8/09/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permit at

    Nov 21, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. two 10'x10'rooms (wood frame with partial board walls) and a 2pc bathroom (toilet and shower stall) have been constructedat the front of the cellar. note: at the time of inspection the rooms

    Aug 9, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    The cellar has been sub-divited into two 10'x10'wood frame bedrooms & a 2pc bathroom converting the use from ordinary storage to habitable rooms w/o adequate egress,natural light or ventilation contrary to cofo

    Aug 9, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order.noted:scaffold was removed against swo #3051 for no license rigger.remedy:comply w/notice.

    Apr 4, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Supervision or use of rigging equipment w/o a riggers license. no riggers license on site. noted: rope scaffold suspended off "c" hooks on exposure #1. remedy: obtain license.

    Mar 17, 2009 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 6HEATI

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 20, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 6, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 19, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1925
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
8,000 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3511 / 57
Assessed value
$512,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #309633, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.

Questions about 620 Howard Avenue

Who owns 620 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 620 A&M Realty LLC.

Does 620 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 87 housing violations at this property.

Is 620 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 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 620 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 620 Howard Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.