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623 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03512-0019Map

Owner of record: Howard Rlty Assocs

623 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 Howard Rlty Assocs. HPD has recorded 176 housing violations here, most recently on September 11, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
176
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
162

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 11, 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
22
About 96% of the building's 23 apartments
Down from 23 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 176

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at east wall building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Sep 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at vestibule door

    May 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 1B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and doorframe binding in the entrance located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the 4th room from east located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no running cold water cause unknown in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no running hot water cause unknown in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    May 8, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead roof at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance leading to roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story

    Jan 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at bulkhead roof at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the upper window sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 5C

    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.

    Nov 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Apr 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 36 sq ft at ceiling at public hall, 1st story original violation 15078929 issued 31-mar-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the disused cardboard and rubbish at front yard

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 36 sq ft at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass at lower window sash 2nd window from south at west in the 4th room from east located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 1C

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, 1st closet from north at east wall wall, south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    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

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. noted:at cellar of premises (south-east side) observed 5 metal stud framed walls in what appeared to be creating apts. 2 of this 5 walls have sheetrock already installed on it.

    Jun 21, 2006 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt C1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 9, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 16, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 2, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 5B

    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
14,244 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3512 / 19
Assessed value
$699,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #309777, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.

Questions about 623 Howard Avenue

Who owns 623 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard Rlty Assocs.

Does 623 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 176 housing violations at this property.

Is 623 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 23 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 623 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 623 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.