668 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03533-0037Map
Owner of record: Howard Avenue Associates
668 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Howard Avenue Associates. HPD has recorded 114 housing violations here, most recently on September 4, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 114
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 133
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 · 114
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd private hallway from north, the bathroom , the 1st private hallway from north, the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd private hallway from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at west wall at boiler room
Jun 3, 2026
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective recaulk around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at celler at boiler room
Feb 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - 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 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 5th room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at celler at boiler room
Feb 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door.
Dec 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refrigirator gasket at upper and lower door in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule , 1st story
Mar 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit door at vestibule , 1st story
Mar 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand installed at door in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of chained bicycle and electric scooter at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to where fire escape is located in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at . in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 27
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
The department of buildings intends to revoke the approval and permit issued in connection with laa #340585593 within 15 calendar days stop all plumbing work under laa # referenced above
Mar 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Work without a permit.on 4/21/18 @ approx 12:00pm i observed in the cellar on new gas hot water heater new gas piping and gas fittings installed without a valid permit on file under dob records.*pictures taken*
Apr 21, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to bldg w/out insp & cert by dob on 04/24/18 @approx 12:00pm i observed in the cellar a newly installed gas hot water heater,new gas piping & gas fitting installed w/out any gas insps & gas a
Apr 21, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.on 04/21/2018 @ approx 12:00pm i observed in the cellar a new gas hot water heater,newgas piping and gas fittings installed on an active gas meter without
Apr 21, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate,form,application,etc,containing a material false statement(s).on 04/21/18 @ approx 12:00pm i observed in the cellar a new gas hot water heater,new gas piping and gas fittings installed on an
Apr 21, 2018
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 3E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 3E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 3E
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 3E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 3E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 22, 2022 · Apt 4E
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
- 20
- Building area
- 21,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3533 / 37
- Assessed value
- $715,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #308690, last renewed Jul 9, 2026.
Questions about 668 Howard Avenue
Who owns 668 Howard Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard Avenue Associates.
Does 668 Howard Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 114 housing violations at this property.
Is 668 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 668 Howard Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 668 Howard Avenue?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.