623 Howard Avenue
623 Howard Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn, has 38 open HPD violations, 13 of them class C, and 22 of 23 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (36/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 23 units · Built 1930
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 36/100)
- 13 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 7 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 5 evictions carried out by marshals in the last 3 years.
- 22 of 23 units are rent-stabilized; 23 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (38 open, 13 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
38 open violations: 13 class C (immediately hazardous), 23 class B, 2 class A. 2 issued in the last 12 months. 176 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2000-08-10. Newest violation issued 2026-09-15.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
7 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (entrance). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR FRAME AT VESTIBULE DOOR, issued 2026-05-13. HPD violation 18909908
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1C), issued 2023-07-12. HPD violation 16090072
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1C), issued 2023-07-12. HPD violation 16090073
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1C), issued 2023-07-10. HPD violation 16083650
- Class C: No hot water, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES NO RUNNING HOT WATER CAUSE UNKNOWN IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1C), issued 2023-07-10. HPD violation 16083640
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1C), issued 2023-07-10. HPD violation 16083651
- Class C: Lighting defect, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES NO RUNNING COLD WATER CAUSE UNKNOWN IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1C), issued 2023-07-10. HPD violation 16083641
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 3rd floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AND DOORFRAME BINDING IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1C), issued 2023-07-10. HPD violation 16083652
311 housing complaints
7 in the last 12 months, 37 in 5 years. Most common: Unsanitary Condition (7).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
5 executed evictions in the last 3 years (6 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
22 of 23 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 22 in 2024, 23 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: HOWARD REALTY ASSOC. Head officer: Paul Dalmazio. Managing agent: Yak Management LLC. This owner has 5 buildings on record, 3 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 29, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3035120019, HPD building ID 314188. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Sutter Av-Rutland Rd (3), 5 min walk
- Saratoga Av (3), 8 min walk
- Rockaway Av (3), 12 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 38 open (13 class C, 23 class B, 2 class A). 7 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 7 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 5 | −10 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000 | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.