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708 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03533-0054Map

Owner of record: Gardner Sean R

708 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 Gardner Sean R. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2004. 17 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 2004

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 17

  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of - odor coming from cellar.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the sewage cellar center to rear. er

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective damaged by fire walls ceilings windows doors & floor 1st. story apt.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective damaged by fire walls ceiling throughout 2nd story apt

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. charred roof beams ceiling rear south room 2nd story apt

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures 2nd story apt kitchen and bathroom

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide electric service cellar and all stories public hall

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing window sashes 2nd story apt throughout

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing skylight glass roof center

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceilings 2 story apt throughout

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the sewage and water cellar rear

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in soil line cellar rear

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. charred beams roof center

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures 2nd story apt kitchen and bathroom

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective gas range kitchen, 2nd story apt. 2.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2nd story apt. 2.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective kitchen cabinet 2nd story apt. 2.

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed building occupied without a valid cert of occupancy permit # 301357323 legalization of existing two family dwelling to three family dwelling. remedy: obtain valid c/o or discontinue illegal us

    Nov 25, 2008

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt APTB

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt APTB

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt APTB

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,401 ft²
Lot area
2,849 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3533 / 54
Assessed value
$47,580
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 708 Howard Avenue

Who owns 708 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gardner Sean R.

Does 708 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 708 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 708 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 708 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.