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624 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03511-0058Map

Owner of record: Hojo Houses INC

624 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 23 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Hojo Houses INC. HPD has recorded 128 housing violations here, most recently on July 11, 2023. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
128
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
153

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jul 11, 2023

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
21
About 91% of the building's 23 apartments
Down from 22 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 · 128

  • A

    Replace with new the missing heat riser escutcheon plate at celing in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin rats in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 15, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Jul 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Jul 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east located at apt 9, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 9, 2020 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing

    Jul 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling and east wall in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a heavy duty mechanical lock to the door at building entrance , 1st story

    Jul 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sliding bolt with eye capable of being padlocked at door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2020 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2020 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2020 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2020 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2020 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2020 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2020 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2020 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to fire passageway at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 6, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 7th up at 2nd story building front south at fire escape

    Feb 6, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical switch at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 8

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 2nd room from east at south, the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 8

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 21, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2017 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 21, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2017 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 14, 2020 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 30, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 23, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 30, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 12, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 12, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 12, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 12, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 15, 2018 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 15, 2018 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 15, 2018 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 15, 2018 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 9

    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 (C1)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
23
Building area
12,992 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3511 / 58
Assessed value
$352,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #314109, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.

Questions about 624 Howard Avenue

Who owns 624 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hojo Houses INC.

Does 624 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 128 housing violations at this property.

Is 624 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 91% of its 23 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 624 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 624 Howard Avenue?

It has 23 residential units.

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