686 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03533-0044Map
Owner of record: Yahalom 686 Howard LLC
686 Howard Avenue is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Yahalom 686 Howard LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2026. 23 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 27
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 · 23
- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceilng in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq/ft at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchenette , the bathroom , the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building front entrance door
Aug 13, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing heavy duty lockset at vestibule entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material east wall, at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 13, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 13, 2025
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 16, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,470 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3533 / 44
- Assessed value
- $39,240
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 686 Howard Avenue
Who owns 686 Howard Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yahalom 686 Howard LLC.
Does 686 Howard Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 686 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 686 Howard Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 686 Howard Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.