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553 Howard Avenue

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BBL 3014760006Type Walk-up aptGenerated May 24, 2026View on Google Maps

Open Violations

629

DOB + HPD

Unpaid Fines

$5k

OATH / ECB

Flood Zone

X

FEMA designation

Safety Score

69

Composite index

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Key Findings
2 items
CRIT629 open violations on record· DOB · HPD
INFOAnnual property tax estimated at ~$36,488 (Tax Class 2)· NYC DOF
Building Details
✓ Verified · PLUTO
Building Area
6,944 sf
Zoning
R6
Basement
Partial Basement
Registered Owner
Quick facts
How many units does this building have?
12 residential units.
How tall is this building?
4 stories, non-fireproof construction, built in 1910.
How big is the lot?
3,121 sq ft (64.75 ft × 96.33 ft).
What's the building class?
Class C1 — Walk-up apt.
How many buildings are on this lot?
1 building on the lot.
Overall Outlook
Long-term signal for residential or commercial viability
Elevated Risk
Maintenance Reliability
Multiple open violations — proceed with caution
20 / 100
Safety
Moderate activity — typical urban
69 / 100
Daily Life
Transit access via Sutter Av-Rutland Rd (3)
~6 min subway
Violations & Maintenance History
HPD · DOB · OATH51 open, 7 resolved
Tip: this building has 12 residential units and 51 open violations across all of them. To see only the records affecting your apartment, run a new search with your unit number (e.g. 5A or PH2) in the APT / UNIT field on the homepage.
Open Issues — 51
Minor
§ 27-2033.3(e) correct failure to maintain required records regarding internet capable temperature reporting devices and submit such records to the department upon request. Data requested for the period of february 2026.
HPD · Filed Apr 2026 · Open
Minor
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding a maximum temperature of 130 degress at all hot water fixtures
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAWApt 6 · 2nd floor · 1st apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Mar 2026 · Open ·
Minor
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling
§ 27-2005 ADM CODEApt 3 · 1st floor · 1st apartment from north at east
HPD · Filed Mar 2026 · Open ·
Minor
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at skylight over bulkhead at roof
§ 27-2005 HMC
HPD · Filed Mar 2026 · Open ·
Minor
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures
§ 27-2031 ADM CODEApt 3 · 1st floor · 1st apartment from north at east
HPD · Filed Mar 2026 · Open ·
+ 46 more open records
Resolved History — 7 (showing 3)
Closed
§ 27-2005, 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 latch at building entrance , 1st story
HPD · Filed Mar 2026 · Closed
Closed
§ 27-2017.3 HMC: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... At ceiling lessthan 10 sq. Feet
Apt 10 · 4th floor · 1st apartment from north at east
HPD · Filed Nov 2025 · Closed ·
Closed
I observed in APT #3 on street level newly installed gas water heater/ boiler combo unit (navian) with all necessary piping with no permits on file for any work performed... Work was 100% performed at time of I
OATH · Filed Nov 2023 · Closed
+ 4 older resolved records