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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 128
- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide a heavy duty mechanical lock to the door at building entrance , 1st story
Jul 9, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 9, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.