190 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The two-family house at 190 Howard Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by David Nehaice, has been experiencing significant code compliance issues, particularly in the cellar area, as evidenced by multiple violations recorded in July 2023. These violations include improper use of rooms for living purposes and unauthorized plumbing fixtures, as well as an unlawful cooking space with an electric range - all of which have been designated as Class B violations under the Housing Maintenance Code.

The building also has an active Environmental Control Board violation from July 2023, with a $1,250 penalty related to the illegal conversion of cellar space creating unauthorized Class "A" apartments, though three tenant safety inspections conducted between February and April 2024 found no warrantable violations. The property has maintained a generally good record in terms of pest control, passing all recent rodent inspections conducted between 2022 and 2025, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 yielding a passing result.

However, historical records show multiple failures in rodent inspections in 2010, and one compliance inspection failure in 2011. A complaint regarding an illegal conversion was filed in July 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempt in September 2024. While recent rodent control outcomes are positive, the open housing maintenance violations regarding the cellar's unauthorized usage and modifications present ongoing compliance concerns for the property.