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553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

12
DOB Complaints
499
311 Housing Calls
876
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

8
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 8% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 553 Howard Avenue

The 4-story, 12-unit tenement building at 553 Howard Avenue, owned by David Weinberger, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2025. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints and violations regarding unsanitary conditions, including rodent infestations, particularly in Apartment 4, which was issued multiple open violations in December 2024 for rodent activity, electrical issues, and other maintenance concerns.

Recent service requests in 2025 have also documented problems with pests, water leaks, and various appliance issues, though inspections were often unable to be completed due to access issues. The building has a concerning history of mechanical system violations, including ongoing issues with the boiler system, as evidenced by multiple Department of Buildings complaints.

There are also several open violations related to building maintenance from 2023-2024, including an active ECB violation from January 2024 regarding an unpermitted boiler installation in Apartment 4, with a $1,250 penalty. While the building has had consistent bedbug eradication efforts with no reported infestations in recent years, the rodent issues appear to be a persistent problem, with recent inspections in 2025 still showing signs of activity. The property has shown some pattern of emergency maintenance needs, particularly regarding plumbing and electrical systems, with multiple 311 service requests and housing maintenance code complaints throughout 2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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553 Howard Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 10% of buildings in Brownsville.

Building Characteristics

Total units 12
Year built 1910
Total area 6944 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

12
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
876
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
499
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
20
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
9
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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553 Howard Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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553 Howard Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 553 Howard Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-232025-06-23Electric-Outlet/switchNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-05-062025-06-20Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-062025-06-20Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-062025-06-20Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-062025-06-20Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 553 Howard Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-26BOpenNone4§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT CLOSET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-26COpenNone4HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS RATS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-26COpenNone4HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-26BOpenNone4§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-26COpenNone4§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 553 Howard Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-28 16:26UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-28 16:26UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-07 15:45GENERALCABINETClosedHPD
2025-05-07 15:45WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2025-05-07 15:45UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 553 Howard Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39889112024-12-26CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2025-01-03Oath Violation Served (2025-01-03)
39468352024-02-08CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-02-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-02-14)
39442902024-01-20CLOSEDGas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective2024-01-22Please See Complaint Number (2024-01-22)
39437252024-01-16CLOSED8P2024-01-17Oath Violation Served (2024-01-18)
39334612023-11-01CLOSEDPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)2023-11-08Oath Violation Served (2023-11-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 553 Howard Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-03-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2024-04-05
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2021-01-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2021-12-24
2020-10-28V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2020-12-25
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2021-01-01
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 553 Howard Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 553 Howard Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-1201202023-11-012024-10-31
2024-07-0101202022-11-012023-10-31
2023-08-1601202021-11-012022-10-31
2022-12-070002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-300002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 553 Howard Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-02CompliancePassed
2025-05-09InitialRat Activity
2024-01-19CompliancePassed
2023-12-06InitialRat Activity
2018-04-11InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 553 Howard Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 553 Howard Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 553 Howard Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-01-1739103636K553 HOWARD AVE HOUSINGFOUND NAVIEN NCB 190 BOILER IN APARTMENT 4. WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT., MAINTAIN BOILERACTIVE1250.01250.0
2023-11-0839098990J553 HOWARD AVE HOUSINGI OBSERVED IN APT #3 ON STREET LEVEL NEWLY INSTALLED GAS WATER HEATER/ BOILER COMBO UNIT (NAVIAN) WITH ALL NECESSARY PIPING WITH NO PERMITS ON FILE FOR ANY WORK PERFORMED... WORK WAS 100% PERFORMED AT TIME OF IRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-06-1535532234H553 HOWARD AVE HOUSINGFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS.VIOLATION #35502309X ISSUED ON 10-14-20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED ERESOLVE0.00.0
2021-04-2735527869P553 HOWARD AVE HOUSINGFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS.VIOLATION#35502309X ISSUED ON 10-14-20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFIATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01 FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-03-0435522716L553 HOWARD AVE HOUSINGFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V35502309X ISSUED10/14/20&TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER &/OR FILE C/C.RESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 553 Howard Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 553 Howard Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 553 Howard Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 553 Howard Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 553 Howard Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 553 Howard Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 553 Howard Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 553 Howard Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 553 Howard Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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