660 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03511-0072Map
Owner of record: Howard Avenue Associates
660 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 31 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Howard Avenue Associates. HPD has recorded 177 housing violations here, most recently on May 26, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 177
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 253
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 · 177
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective chiped and rusted enamel at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing saddle at bathroom floor in the bathroom located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1G
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective upper and lower wood cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at building front to return buzzer at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose at outlet switch at north wall in the foyer located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at 1st window from east at south in the 4th room from east located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose outlet switch at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door.
Feb 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar. at boiler room
Feb 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bluetooth operated lock at entrance door to fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at west 1 window in the 4th room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 in the kitchen located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Dec 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at west and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall 4th story public hall at public hall, 4th story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at south section at public hall, 4th story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at south wall at 4th story public hall at public hall, 4th story
Aug 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 4E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 4E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at north section at public hall, 4th story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom , the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 31, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 31, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 31, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 31, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 28
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 29, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 29, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 26, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 25, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7428
Feb 10, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7428
Aug 29, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7428
May 28, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
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
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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 19, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74)provide capacity plate .....(01)cease use of elevator until emergency switch is replaced
Dec 11, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)remove jumpers and properly fuse controller.(52)replace tank cover.(53)provide required oil level in tank.(54)post name and emergny telephone of elevator co. in motor room
Oct 19, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
2:x:10; in-car communication is not working properly, need to repair. 29:f:1; door operator is stalling in the close direction about 8" from the return post. 40:p:16; door zone restrictor not working properly.
Sep 29, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.at the time of inspection at approx 4:45pm on 2/17/17 @ above address i observed in apt#3a behind gas stove newly installed gas vlave and piping with fittings and very fresh sealent for pi
Feb 17, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.at the time of inspection at approx 4:45 on 02/17/17 @ above address i observed in apt#3a behind gas stove newly installed gas piping,valves fittings and ve
Feb 17, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to bldg without inspections and or certifications given by dob at the time of my inspection at approx 4:45pm on 02/17/17 @ above address i observed i apt#3a newly installed gas piping,valves
Feb 17, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
61g11,12x1o,34q03,11t07,18b11,17h11,16t07,14h11. 61g- unreadable fuses. 34q- top of hatch missing ventilation screen. 11t- device #. 18b- provide 8" code compliant (retainers). 17h- where needed. 16t- balance
Sep 16, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
05h11.15m07.60q03.05h car door rollers
Feb 17, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
09h,16h,21x,74#,74#-provide i.d.number on controll board and machine also main line switch.
Jan 25, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m;13i;37g;
Feb 19, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 3H
Open - General
Cabinet
May 14, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 14, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 14, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 14, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 14, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 29, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 29, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 29, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 29, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 29, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 29, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 3H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 3H
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 3H
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 3H
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 3H
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 3H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 4E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 31
- Building area
- 31,267 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3511 / 72
- Assessed value
- $1,056,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #375016, last renewed Jul 9, 2026.
Questions about 660 Howard Avenue
Who owns 660 Howard Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard Avenue Associates.
Does 660 Howard Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 177 housing violations at this property.
Is 660 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 660 Howard Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 660 Howard Avenue?
It has 31 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.