553 HOWARD AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Bedford-Stuyvesant, NYC

Bedford-Stuyvesant · Brooklyn, NY, 11233

Built 19104 floors12 unitsBBL 3014760006

Current rent range

$1,250 – $8,500 / mo

6 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★2.02 reviews

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553 HOWARD AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11233

553 HOWARD AVENUE is a prewar 1910 building, 12 units in Bedford-Stuyvesant, NYC. Owned by 553 HOWARD AVE HOUSING. Public records show 1,234 open violations, 376 311 complaints, 26 active litigation matters on file. Tenant-impact history includes 1 eviction. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations1,228last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed1last 7 years

Tenant reviews22.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age116 ybuilt 1910

311 complaints376last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

Studio

$1,350/mo

3 listings

1 BR

$3,322/mo

12 listings

2 BR

$3,200/mo

27 listings

3 BR

$3,500/mo

19 listings

4 BR

$3,500/mo

4 listings

5 BR

$4,162/mo

2 listings

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

October

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Potential savings: ~9% by timing your move to February.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $1,250 – $2,250

48% belowArea: $2,600

1 BR

This building: $2,496 – $3,695

28% aboveArea: $2,600

2 BR

This building: $2,500 – $4,550

7% aboveArea: $3,003

3 BR

This building: $3,000 – $8,500

17% aboveArea: $3,000

4 BR

This building: $3,200 – $4,400

22% belowArea: $4,495

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio3 listings

$1,350

$2,540 – $3,225

1 Bed12 listings

$2,600

$2,600

2 Bed27 listings

$3,200

$2,762 – $3,300

3 Bed19 listings

$3,000

$3,000

4 Bed4 listings

$3,500

$3,998 – $4,498

5 Bed2 listings

$4,162

$1,330 – $6,995

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Bushwick

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$2,911

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.5%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

12%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

181 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

103

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

2571

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

1,228 total

Door/Lock
209
Pest Infestation
165
Paint/Plaster
139
Heat/Hot Water
122
Water Leak
72

311Top Complaints

376 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
164
UNSANITARY CONDITION
85
DOOR/WINDOW
54
PLUMBING
38
WATER LEAK
29

DOBTop Filings

6 total

DOB Violations
6

EvictionsEvictions

1 filed

Evictions filed
1

Violations by Unit

(14 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CNOV SENT OUTMar 30, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGRESS AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CNOV SENT OUTMar 21, 2026
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CNOV SENT OUTMar 21, 2026
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT SKYLIGHT OVER BULKHEAD AT ROOF
Class CNOV SENT OUTMar 21, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CNOV SENT OUTMar 21, 2026
§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

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2 reviews

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Pros: Nothing comes to mind . Cons: Drug addicts loiter , nothing get fixed Advice to landlord: Please treat tenants the way you want to be treated .

negativeSep 2025

Anonymous

Pros: Hard to find any Cons: They put these ridiculously tiny sinks in the bathroom. Management does not take issues seriously when it comes to pests. Saw roaches the day I moved in and have been seeing mice in the stai…

negativeNov 2021

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

47 amenities

BUILDING

Lobby
Library
Elevator
Lounge
Wifi
Package Room
Playroom
Community Room
Doorman

OUTDOOR

Bbq
Balcony
Courtyard
Patio
Terrace
Rooftop
Grill
Garden
Roof Deck
Pool

FITNESS

Spa
Fitness
Fitness Center
Gym
Yoga
Sauna

PARKING & BIKES

Garage
Bike Storage
Bike Room
Parking

LAUNDRY

Laundry In Unit
Laundry Room
Washer/dryer
Washer Dryer
In-unit Laundry

SECURITY

Security
Video Intercom

PET FRIENDLY

Pets Allowed
Pet Friendly

STORAGE

Storage Room
Storage

LUXURY

Screening Room
Penthouse

OTHER

Fios Available
Good Cause
Has Evictions
Wheelchair Accessible
W/d

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

553 HOWARD AVE HOUSING

Portfolio of 1 buildingHead officer: DAVID WEINBERGERMail: 188 Pulaski, Brooklyn, NY, 11206

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

2.0

avg score / 5

C-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1910Building constructed12 units · 4 floors
now553 HOWARD AVE HOUSINGOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1910

Floors4

Total units12

ClassC1

BBL3014760006

BIN3039579

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1910

Building constructed

12 units · 4 floors · class C1

now

Current owner: 553 HOWARD AVE HOUSING

Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 29, 2026
PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
311MEDIUMApr 29, 2026
PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER
311MEDIUMApr 29, 2026
ELECTRIC — WIRING
311MEDIUMApr 29, 2026
PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER
HPDHIGHMar 30, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGRE
HPDHIGHMar 21, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYE
HPDHIGHMar 21, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED A
HPDHIGHMar 21, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT SKYLIGHT OVER BULKHEAD AT ROOF
HPDHIGHMar 21, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 1st STORY, 1st
HPDMEDIUMMar 14, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2033.3(E) CORRECT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED RECORDS REGARDING INTERNET CAPABLE TEMPERATURE REPORTING DEVICES AND

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated 2 months ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.