701 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

701 Howard Avenue is a two-story, three-unit residential building located in Brownsville, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Manuel Suconota. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant problems occurring between 2021 and 2022, including multiple incidents of water leaks (damp spots, slow leaks, and heavy flow), electrical wiring problems, and unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests. In particular, there were several electrical violations documented in 2021, with three separate electrical wiring-related complaints between March and July of that year, resulting in official violation notices.

The building also faced plumbing and water-related issues, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints in both 2021 and 2022. Of particular concern, all five complaints made on October 24, 2022 across multiple categories (water leaks, electrical issues, and unsanitary conditions) were closed without inspection due to lack of access. The building has continued to receive various violation notices related to building maintenance requirements, including issues with self-closing doors in the boiler room and several administrative violations regarding proper posting of safety notices and inspection certificates.

However, there have been no documented bedbug infestations or rodent issues in recent years, with the most recent bedbug reports (2022-2023) showing zero infested units, and rodent inspections in 2018 and 2017 reporting passed inspections. The most recent violations from 2024 pertain to the requirement to file annual bedbug reports, though there are no current active violations on record as of March 2025. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the pattern of water, electrical, and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and access for inspections.