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221 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

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DOB Complaints
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311 Housing Calls
7
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 221 Howard Avenue

This 4-unit, 2-story Old Law Tenement building at 221 Howard Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Mindi Friedman, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. Most notably, there was an emergency sewage-related complaint in July 2024, followed by an August inspection that revealed multiple violations, including a mouse infestation in Apartment 1R, water leak and mold problems in the bathroom, and various building maintenance issues such as defective self-closing doors, broken plaster surfaces, and an obstructed storm drain in the rear yard.

The building has a concerning pattern of rodent activity, with the most recent bait applications occurring in January and February 2025, following previous inspections in 2024 that noted rat activity. While there have been three rodent-related inspections in 2025 showing "Bait applied," it's worth noting that the building's bad remedy habit started in 2024 with three positive rat activity signs in a row: May 2024 (initial), August 2024 (compliance), and December 2024 (bait applied). The property has maintained a clean bedbug history over the past five years, with no reported infestations or unit count issues since 2018.

Additional violations from the 2024 inspection included the need to repair various infrastructure issues, such as a defective plaster and paint work in Bathroom 1R, the requirement to post proper safety notices regarding gas leaks and carbon monoxide detectors, and the need to resolve water-related problems. While most of these violations have been marked as "Closed" following certification by October-December 2024, there remain some concerns about ongoing maintenance issues, particularly given the building's age (built in 1909) and the pattern of rodent-related problems documented through multiple inspections over the years. The most recent HPD inspection from July 2024 did not result in any active violations, but the property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic building upkeep and pest control.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1909
Total area 3000 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
7
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
1
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
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Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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221 Howard Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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221 Howard Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less 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 221 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
2024-07-092024-08-29Unsanitary Condition-SewageEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 221 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
2024-08-22ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-22BCloseNone1R§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-22BCloseNone1R§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-22ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-22BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN THE STROM DRAIN AT REAR YARD YARD2024-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 221 Howard Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-07-09 12:27UNSANITARY CONDITIONSEWAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 221 Howard Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 221 Howard Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 221 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
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-260002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-220002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-150002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 221 Howard Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-21ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-03BAITBait applied
2025-01-15BAITBait applied
2024-12-26BAITBait applied
2024-08-28ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 221 Howard Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 221 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 221 Howard Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 221 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 221 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 221 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

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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 221 Howard Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 221 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 221 Howard Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 221 Howard Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 221 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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