623 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The four-story, 23-unit tenement building at 623 Howard Avenue in Brownsville, built in 1930 and managed by Howard Realty Assoc, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most concerning cluster of problems occurring in July 2023. During this period, multiple emergency service requests were filed for plumbing issues including water supply problems, heavy water leaks, and various sink and shower concerns, along with electrical problems related to insufficient lighting.

Notably, three violations were issued during this inspection period, specifically involving electric lighting and water supply issues, while a significant cluster of violations was documented in July 2023 for apartment 1C, including multiple open violations related to pest infestations (both mice and roaches), water leaks, bathroom ceiling problems, a defective door, lighting issues, plaster repair needs, and kitchen floor tile concerns. Earlier in 2023, from February to May, the building faced reports of unsanitary conditions and flooring issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access to evaluate these complaints at that time.

The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 through 2024 indicates no infestations or eradications during this period, suggesting effective pest management in terms of bedbugs. Additionally, the building underwent rodent inspections between 2017 and 2019, with most inspections resulting in "Passed" status, though there were instances of rat activity noted in May and June 2017. While the property clearly has experienced various maintenance challenges, particularly in mid-2023, it has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and has generally passed rodent inspections in the years since 2019.