785 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03551-0001Map

785 Howard Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Fernandez, Maria. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 12 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 12
DOB violations: 26
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 11

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 12

IInformation / order
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, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
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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 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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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 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electric outlet north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electric outlet north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electric outlet west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 26

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specificarions. defect is side towards building not sealed two deck east vertical supports leaning approximately three inches out of plumb away from building west sid
Apr 8, 1999 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Power outage
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Close

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Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 3,200 ft²
Lot area: 803 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 316
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 3551 / 1
Assessed value: $78,600
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #820315, last renewed Sep 13, 2019.

Questions about 785 Howard Avenue

Who owns 785 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fernandez, Maria.

Does 785 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 785 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 785 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 785 Howard Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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