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728 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03550-0034Map

Owner of record: NYC Pact Preservation Partners LLC

728 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 22 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is NYC Pact Preservation Partners LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on February 1, 2026. 3 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 1, 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

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 · 31

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to cellar. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit building entrance door , 1st story

    May 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at north, west and south wall at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story

    May 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room

    May 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 4B

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

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 4D

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to fire escape in the 4th room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 4D

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

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall

    Jan 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall

    Jan 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall

    Jan 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall

    Jan 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall

    Jan 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at boiler room

    Jul 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt o3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''# 738''

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt O3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt o3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''# 738''

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt O3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile and wood floor in the private hallway located at apt o3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''# 738''

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt O3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt o3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section '' # 738''

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt O3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt o3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''# 738 ''

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt O3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass lower sash at north window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt o3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''# 738''

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt O3A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    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

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Egress from fire escape must not be obstructed by signs, fixed awnings or any other obstruction: at time of inspection fire escape platforms were observed partially encumbered at exposures #'s 1 & 4.; 1rcny-151

    May 9, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,4,16,36,49. b254. found weil mc model #988, 2.737.000 tbus hydronic system. not registered. boiler never pass first test. register boiler correct all listed violating condition, submit certificate of corr

    Jan 16, 2018

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 26, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 10, 2024 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
22
Building area
34,074 ft²
Lot area
6,700 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3550 / 34
Assessed value
$1,081,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #389609, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 728 Howard Avenue

Who owns 728 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Pact Preservation Partners LLC.

Does 728 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 728 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 728 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 728 Howard Avenue?

It has 22 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.