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798 Howard Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03565-0035Map

Owner of record: Livonia Housing Development Fund Company , INC

798 Howard Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 23 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Livonia Housing Development Fund Company , INC. HPD has recorded 420 housing violations here, most recently on July 28, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 23 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
420
DOB violations
25
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
370

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 28, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
23
About 100% of the building's 23 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 420

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the south wall in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D

    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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd bathroom from east, the foyer , the 2nd private hallway , the 4th room from east at north, the 1st bathroom from east, the kitchen , the 1st room from east, the 2nd room from east at south, the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D

    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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall and ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall and ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • 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 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the 1st room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (less than 10 sq ft) on east wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18523536 issued 22-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east, the 3rd room from east, the private hallway located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinge on door in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (less than 10 sq ft) on east wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18483458 issued 04-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light switch cover plate at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 2nd closet door at south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 5th room from east, the 1st room from east, the foyer , the private hallway located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light switch cover plate at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation all radiators and / or risers in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings and doors in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Refit the entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door at 2nd closet door at south in the 5th room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at bathroom ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at bathroom ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18262208 issued 29-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vanity cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wastline under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    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 inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 25

  • Construction other optional

    Observed large section on stucco has has dislodged and falling off on the ground floor at rear section of building. also observe various step cracks on interior side of parapet wall at various locations throughout.

    Jan 9, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    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
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Oct 20, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Oct 20, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Observed large section on stucco has has dislodged and falling off on the ground floor at rear section of building. also observe various step cracks on interior side of parapet wall at various locations through

    Jan 9, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 4B

    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
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
23
Building area
24,284 ft²
Lot area
8,100 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3565 / 35
Assessed value
$613,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304065, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.

Questions about 798 Howard Avenue

Who owns 798 Howard Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Livonia Housing Development Fund Company , INC.

Does 798 Howard Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 420 housing violations at this property.

Is 798 Howard Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 23 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 23 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 798 Howard Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 798 Howard Avenue?

It has 23 residential units.

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