478 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, 3-unit residential building at 478 Howard Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Sophia Bailey and constructed in 2008, has experienced several significant maintenance and health-related issues in recent years. Most notably, the property has faced recurring rodent problems, with multiple DOHMH complaints in January 2024 and recent inspections showing initial rat activity in January 2024, though a subsequent February 2024 inspection passed. The building has active violations for failing to file annual bedbug reports as required under the Housing Maintenance Code, with violations dating back to 2021-2023.

In terms of basic services and maintenance, the building has experienced various issues including outages of heat and hot water (December 2022 and February 2023), water supply problems (December 2022 and February 2023), and electrical lighting issues (May 2023). There are also documented problems with garbage/recycling storage in multiple months throughout 2023. The building's safety and accessibility have come into question, with two complaints about egress issues in March 2023, one resulting in an Oath Violation regarding a blocked third-floor corridor with stored household items, which carries an active $500 penalty.

While some complaints were resolved with no violations found, such as plumbing and unsanitary condition complaints in 2023, the frequency and variety of issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. This summary is based on building data through October 2023, with the most recent rodent inspections and violations noted. Please refer to official city resources for the latest information.