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740 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03550-0039Map

Owner of record: Constantine, Nicole A

740 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 3 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Constantine, Nicole A. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on June 19, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
52
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 19, 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 · 52

  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical light fixtures at vestibule wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of missing electrical box cover at upper east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 that is missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jun 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jun 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jun 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jun 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 2

    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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 24, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Feb 28, 2012

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st riser from south at west wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east wall, south wall, west wall in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, north wall, east wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 18, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balances at all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at vestibule , 1st story

    Nov 18, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north wall in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall, 1st riser from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, 1st door from west at north wall, west wall, north wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, ceiling, south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, 2nd door from south at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, east wall, south wall, north wall, ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 11, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Fail.to mtn. garage on lot is struct. defective: roof mtl trusses are damaged w missing members.roof sags excessively& temp shored w wood members. shoring w is not docu/permitted.front wall severely deterior remedy: owner to immediately have licensed pe to inspect and eval. gar & obtain permit for repair.start work no ltr than december 15th 2014

    Dec 1, 2014

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for notice of violation #35117653y issued on 11/13/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a certificate

    Jan 8, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner in that at rear of bldg there is a 1story garage that is in state of disrepair in danger of roof collapsing.garage has sustained fire damage with roof no longe

    Nov 13, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2025 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 30, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 7, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt ANON

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt ANON

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jul 14, 2003 · Apt 2

    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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
2.5
Residential units
3
Building area
3,469 ft²
Lot area
3,554 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3550 / 39
Assessed value
$61,620
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304707, last renewed Dec 13, 2014.

Questions about 740 Howard Avenue

Who owns 740 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Constantine, Nicole A.

Does 740 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 740 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 740 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 740 Howard Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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